International OCD Foundation

International OCD Foundation The mission of the IOCDF is to ensure that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers
alone. Our community provides help, healing, and hope.
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We are a nonprofit for those impacted by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, including individuals with lived experience, family members and supporters, mental health professionals, researchers, and others. Our vision is that everyone impacted by OCD and related disorders has immediate access to
effective treatment and support. The IOCDF provides up-to-date education and resources, strengthens community engagement,
delivers quality professional training, and advances groundbreaking research.

We are excited to introduce My BFRB Community on HealthUnlocked, an online peer support community for people affected by...
01/23/2026

We are excited to introduce My BFRB Community on HealthUnlocked, an online peer support community for people affected by body-focused repetitive behaviors like hair pulling and skin picking. đź’™

Hosted by the International OCD Foundation, this space is designed to help people connect, share experiences, and feel less alone in a supportive, moderated environment.

Join the conversation and build community at your own pace 👉 https://healthunlocked.com/my-bfrb

01/23/2026

In Supporting Our Families, explore strategies to combat burnout and compassion fatigue while empowering parents to motivate their kids in effectively managing their OCD. Gain valuable insights and answers to your questions while hearing from parents who've been there and experts who support them.

This week, learn more about how the gold-standard treatment for OCD, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), can look for a variety of different OCD presentations and subtypes.

Thank you to Jack MHA for making this stream possible.

Thank you to Mass General Brigham McLean for sponsoring Online OCD Camp đź’™Because of their support, kids and teens living...
01/22/2026

Thank you to Mass General Brigham McLean for sponsoring Online OCD Camp đź’™

Because of their support, kids and teens living with OCD were able to connect, learn, and feel understood in a safe and stigma-free space alongside their families.

McLean Hospital, ranked as the #1 Freestanding Psychiatric Hospital in the country by U.S. News and World Report, offers exceptional care for children, adolescents, and adults living with OCD, depression and anxiety. The McLean OCD Institute provides compassionate care, while utilizing evidence-based treatment methods across the continuum of care. Specific levels of care include residential and day treatment programs.

Learn more about Online OCD Camp and how programs like this are made possible 👉 www.iocdf.org/camp

Some happy parent attendees from 2025! 🎉 Now, online OCD Camp 2026 is calling!The International OCD Foundation’s Online ...
01/21/2026

Some happy parent attendees from 2025! 🎉 Now, online OCD Camp 2026 is calling!

The International OCD Foundation’s Online OCD Camp, sponsored by the McLean OCD Institute and held virtually on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, gives kids and teens a supportive, confidence-building weekend while offering parents and caregivers a place to draw on shared strength and expert guidance. Across two days, you’ll hear from clinicians who specialize in pediatric OCD, gain practical tools you can use at home and at school, and build a clearer understanding of how to support your child’s treatment in ways that truly help.

And while your child enjoys fun activities and meaningful connections with peers who finally “get it,” you’ll have the chance to meet other families who understand the ups, downs, worries, and hopes that come with raising a child with OCD—creating moments of encouragement, clarity, and connection that stay with you long after the weekend ends.

Register today 👉 http://iocdf.org/camp

01/21/2026

You ask, they answer: OCD expert Chris Trondsen, LMFT, and Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, answer your questions and share clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be sure to bring your questions!

01/21/2026

Katie O'Dunne and Ethan Smith lean on their own lived experiences navigating OCD to create a candid space for anyone (from anywhere) to discuss the OCD and related disorders issues most important to them!

Every smile, conversation, and moment of connection tells a bigger story. đź“–You are not alone, and you never have to walk...
01/20/2026

Every smile, conversation, and moment of connection tells a bigger story. đź“–

You are not alone, and you never have to walk this journey by yourself. This community is built on courage, care, and compassion! 💙🩵🤍

Follow us here or visit www.iocdf.org to learn more about OCD & related disorders.

Hoarding disorder is often misunderstood. It is not laziness, messiness, or a personal failure.Hoarding disorder is a me...
01/19/2026

Hoarding disorder is often misunderstood. It is not laziness, messiness, or a personal failure.

Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition and it is part of the OCD and Related Disorders family. For many people, letting go of possessions can trigger intense anxiety, fear, or grief, even when clutter begins to interfere with daily life.

This is not about wanting more stuff. It is about how the brain processes safety, attachment, and uncertainty. Items can feel emotionally necessary, and discarding them can feel genuinely overwhelming.

If any of this feels familiar, you are NOT alone. 💙🩵🤍

Hoarding disorder affects millions of people, and help is possible. Learning, understanding, and compassion matter. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4r5kV4R

“You don’t have to see the whole path.”For many people living with OCD and related disorders, this truth matters deeply....
01/16/2026

“You don’t have to see the whole path.”

For many people living with OCD and related disorders, this truth matters deeply.

This upcoming weekend, let’s reflect on courage, persistence, and the power of moving forward one step at a time. 🎉

Some happy campers from 2025! 🎉 Now, online OCD Camp 2026 is calling!The International OCD Foundation’s Online OCD Camp,...
01/15/2026

Some happy campers from 2025! 🎉 Now, online OCD Camp 2026 is calling!

The International OCD Foundation’s Online OCD Camp, sponsored by the McLean OCD Institute and happening Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, brings all the fun of camp — from activities to cabin hangouts — straight to your home.

Meet fellow campers, jump into group activities, and hang out with others who truly get what OCD feels like. You’ll learn real skills to help you take on your OCD, and you’ll also get to meet other campers who understand your worries and compulsions because they deal with them too.

By the end of camp, you’ll have added new skills to your “OCD toolbox,” made friends who know exactly what you’re going through, and created the kind of memories that stick with you long after the last activity wraps up—a reminder that you’re stronger and more understood than you might think.

Register today 👉 http://iocdf.org/camp

01/15/2026

Each month, hosts Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD, and IOCDF Advocate Kyle King pick a hot topic in OCD literature to dissect with expert researchers in the field. Whether you’re a clinician, a researcher, or someone impacted by OCD, we guarantee you’ll find it fascinating.

Join us tomorrow for the next IOCDF Research Roundtable focused on Pediatric OCD. đź’¬Hosts Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD, and I...
01/14/2026

Join us tomorrow for the next IOCDF Research Roundtable focused on Pediatric OCD. đź’¬

Hosts Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD, and IOCDF Advocate Kyle King will be joined by Eric Storch, PhD, Evelyn Stewart, MD, Cynthia Onyeka, PhD, and Ryan McCarty, PhD for an in-depth discussion of current research, clinical insights, and what the latest findings mean for children, families, and providers.

This live conversation is designed for clinicians, researchers, and anyone impacted by OCD who wants a deeper understanding of pediatric OCD research. đź’™

đź—“ Thursday, January 15
⏰ 12PM ET

Tune in at www.iocdf.org/live

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