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.
(286)

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.

12/25/2025

From all of us here at IOCDF, we're wishing you a very Happy Holidays!

Thank you for being part of a community built on compassion, courage, and hope.

It's thanks to you that we're ensuring a world where no one with OCD or related disorders suffers alone.

Together with ADAA and the IOCDF Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group, we’re exploring how to integrate AI eth...
12/24/2025

Together with ADAA and the IOCDF Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group, we’re exploring how to integrate AI ethically into mental health care. This latest blog includes actionable guidance — like sample client prompts designed to reduce symptom reinforcement via chatbots.

For example, did you know you can use prompts to help keep chatbots from reinforcing symptoms, avoiding reassurance loops, and staying grounded in ERP?

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q0vI04

Kathryn lives with Bardet–Biedl syndrome (BBS), a rare genetic condition, which, as she describes, " has shaped my life ...
12/23/2025

Kathryn lives with Bardet–Biedl syndrome (BBS), a rare genetic condition, which, as she describes, " has shaped my life in many ways."

"Yet, as challenging as BBS is, it still hasn’t been the hardest part of my life. The biggest battle I’ve faced is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)."

Read Kathryn's new blog to hear about her experience and how she found a path to OCD recovery: https://bit.ly/3KOpctX

12/22/2025

Despite effective treatments for OCD, millions of Americans aren’t receiving the care they deserve. A new IOCDF study underscores the urgency of this crisis.

Through a powerful blog series, IOCDF Advocates share their lived experiences — bringing the findings to life and calling attention to the need for better access to care.

In our next installment, Kyra shares the difference exposure response prevention (ERP) made in her OCD journey.

Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4spIlTY

Millions of families are affected by OCD, yet far too many still struggle to find answers, effective treatment, and supp...
12/19/2025

Millions of families are affected by OCD, yet far too many still struggle to find answers, effective treatment, and support.

At the International OCD Foundation, we’re working to change that — expanding access to trusted resources, improving diagnosis and care, and ensuring no one has to navigate OCD alone.

As a donor-powered nonprofit, your year-end gift helps fuel this progress and brings hope to families like Jan’s.

Give before year’s end to help change the future for those impacted by OCD:
https://bit.ly/48genZh

12/19/2025

Join the parent and caregiver livestream, Supporting Our Families, made possible by Jack MHA, addressing the challenges of navigating difficult behaviors in children of all ages with OCD.

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 from our panel of experts to foster a supportive environment on this journey!

Give the gift of training! The IOCDF’s recent white paper, America’s OCD Care Crisis, revealed a striking reality: 95% ...
12/18/2025

Give the gift of training! The IOCDF’s recent white paper, America’s OCD Care Crisis, revealed a striking reality: 95% of people with OCD in the U.S. do not receive the most effective treatment.

Help us bridge this gap by sharing the gift of IOCDF webinars with the discount code IOCDFGIFT with your network and colleagues!

Visit iocdf.org/webinars for more!

A new landmark study by the International OCD Foundation finds that millions of Americans living with obsessive compulsi...
12/17/2025

A new landmark study by the International OCD Foundation finds that millions of Americans living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are not receiving care that could help them reclaim their lives.

In a blog series, IOCDF Advocates bravely share their experiences to shed light on the IOCDF’s recent findings, starting with Erika McCoy, who spent nearly two decades living with OCD symptoms before being properly diagnosed.

Today, she leads IOCDF’s Creative Expression Special Interest Group and uses art to express her experience with OCD.

Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4pHLD2T

12/17/2025

You ask, they answer: OCD experts 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!

Ready to share your work with the OCD research community?Applications for the 2026 Research Symposium and Poster Session...
12/17/2025

Ready to share your work with the OCD research community?

Applications for the 2026 Research Symposium and Poster Sessions open Monday, January 5, 2026! Join us in Seattle, WA, for a full day of cutting-edge science, collaboration, and discovery.

Learn more and get prepared to submit: https://bit.ly/41YKBXv

12/17/2025

The holidays can be a challenging time for people with OCD and their families. Join us for IOCDF's annual special livestream, Finding Light in the Darkness, to help you find light this holiday season.

TONIGHT: Join us for IOCDF’s annual special livestream, Finding Light in the Darkness, a meaningful conversation focused...
12/16/2025

TONIGHT: Join us for IOCDF’s annual special livestream, Finding Light in the Darkness, a meaningful conversation focused on hope, connection, and support during the holiday season.

The holidays can be an especially challenging time for people with OCD and their families. This livestream offers space to feel seen, understood, and less alone, with thoughtful discussion and practical encouragement to help you navigate the season.

Watch: https://bit.ly/4p3myOV

Address

55 Court St. #310
Boston, MA
02116

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16179735801

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when International OCD Foundation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram