International OCD Foundation

Helping people with OCD and related disorders live full and meaningful lives.

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The IOCDF's Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Special Interest Group (SIG) is now open to the public! 🎉

Whether you're living with BDD, supporting a loved one, or looking to learn more, you're invited to join us for upcoming community meetings throughout the year.

BDD SIG Meetings
👉 June 20 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
👉 October 17 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

For licensed clinicians, researchers, and trainees, the BDD Professionals SIG also offers professional opportunities to connect and collaborate:
👉 September 18 at 12 PM ET
👉 November (date TBD)

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/UWuVZ3xZFD

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Ask the Experts with Dr. Liz McIngvale and Chris Trondsen, LMFT https://t.co/bPgxO3NcXG

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Community Conversations https://t.co/JJwyzvRl7k

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Don't miss these opportunities to join the OCD community! Check out a full list of upcoming events at https://t.co/LxE151q43Y 📅

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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

At the IOCDF, we celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ individuals impacted by OCD & related disorders.

Looking for community, resources, and support? The IOCDF's LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group (SIG) is a resource for individuals with lived experience, loved ones, advocates, and mental health professionals seeking connection and education around OCD and related disorders in LGBTQIA+ communities. 👉 https://t.co/3vVOEiW5vN

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OCD summer programs and camps are more than treatment spaces. They are places where kids and teens can build confidence, make friends, feel understood, and have fun alongside others who truly get it ☀️💚

From traditional sleepaway camps to daytime programs, these experiences help children connect with community and realize they are not alone in their OCD journey!

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/u8PASepwZH

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Looking to rep OCD awareness in style? 💙 Prepare for the upcoming Annual OCD Conference in July with some ✨ NEW ✨ merch!

BONUS: We are still offering our vintage-inspired OCD merch for $5! All items support education, advocacy, and research while helping start important conversations about OCD and related disorders.

Shop now at https://t.co/2h9KTGZgQk 👕

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Registration is open for IOCDF Online Consultation Groups!

These interactive training groups are designed to help clinicians strengthen their skills in treating OCD and related disorders through expert guidance, case consultation, and collaborative learning.

Whether you are newer to ERP or looking to deepen your clinical expertise, OCGs offer an opportunity to connect with experienced professionals and grow your confidence in evidence-based treatment!

View the schedule & register 👉 https://t.co/yA4VowBPt6

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Looking to deepen your understanding of evidence-based OCD treatment? The IOCDF’s on-demand webinar Integrating ERP and ACT explores how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can work together to support individuals with OCD and related disorders.

Designed for mental health professionals and trainees, this webinar offers practical strategies for integrating ACT principles into ERP treatment while staying grounded in evidence-based care.

👉 On-demand & self-paced
👉 Available through the IOCDF Webinar Series
👉 CE credit available for select disciplines

Learn more & enroll 👉 https://t.co/ftLNfTVl7R

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Ask the Experts: Getting the Most Out of OCD Treatment https://t.co/4rq2WTTxFP

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Community Conversations https://t.co/o3THrLVrhR

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“It was awesome.” 💚

International advocate and board member at IOCDF Global Partner TOC Zaragoza, Yann Lana, recently spoke at the University of Zaragoza about OCD and shared his lived experience with students in the university’s psychology master’s program.

We’re grateful for advocates around the world who continue to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help future mental health professionals better understand OCD through both education and lived experience.

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This Older Americans Month, we’re recognizing the strength, wisdom, and resilience of older adults in the OCD and related disorders community. 💚

This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” highlights the importance of wellness, self-advocacy, and access to care at every stage of life. For older adults living with OCD and related disorders, that includes being seen, supported, and connected to effective treatment and community! 💪

Explore OCD resources at https://t.co/Iq6CzuDaHL

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Ask the Experts with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT & Chris Trondsen, LMFT! https://t.co/Ahr8yRfvCA

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Community Conversations https://t.co/maczrOFzuU

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People with Body Dysmorphic Disorder often hear that SSRIs/SRIs are the first-line medication treatment for BDD, but what happens if symptoms are still lingering?

In a recent article for the IOCDF BDD Blog, Katharine A. Phillips discusses what clinicians and individuals may consider next, including:

👉 Optimizing an SSRI/SRI trial
👉 Trying augmentation strategies
👉 Switching medications
👉 Adding BDD-specific CBT

One key takeaway: many people never receive a full, optimized medication trial before assuming treatment “didn’t work.”

Treatment for BDD is highly individualized, and recovery often involves patience, adjustment, and support along the way.

Read the full post 👉 https://t.co/unLCybu6FV

Content adapted with credit to Katharine A. Phillips, M.D.

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The 2026 Boston OCD Walk was a success! 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 9 to kick off this year’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk season. We’re so grateful for this incredible community! 👟

We can’t wait to see the rest of the walk season unfold!

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Mental Health Awareness Month is about making space for honest conversations about mental health.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood or reduced to stereotypes about being neat or organized. In reality, OCD involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can significantly impact daily life.

Reducing stigma starts with better information and more open conversations.

Efforts across the OCD community include training clinicians in evidence based treatment, supporting research, creating spaces for connection like the OCD Walk and OCD Conference, and sharing resources to help people find care.

Organizations like @thebusyheadproject and @iocdf are working to make those conversations easier to start and to connect people with the support they deserve.

Learn more about OCD and available resources 👉 https://t.co/TkoLizQKFp

Learn more about The Busyhead Project, Noah Kahan’s initiative focused on reducing stigma and increasing access to mental health resources 👉 https://t.co/YfvVKjZBJn

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Families play an important role in the OCD and related disorders community! 💚

This International Day of Families, we want to recognize the parents, caregivers, siblings, partners, children, and loved ones who show up every day with compassion, patience, and support. Whether you are helping someone access treatment, learning alongside them, or simply reminding them they are not alone, your support matters.

At the IOCDF, we are committed to providing resources and community for families navigating OCD and related disorders.

Here are a few ways families can connect with support:
💚 Explore family and youth resources at https://t.co/14wvoCGPbU
💚 Attend family-focused sessions and tracks at #OCDCon
💚 Checking out the Supporting Our Families Livestream on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm ET! https://t.co/TiEhe0mQSW
💚 Checking out our kids site at https://t.co/bfRZqPlIl7

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This week is Hoarding Disorder Awareness Week!

We’re helping break down common misconceptions about hoarding disorder and related terms.

While clutter, collecting, and squalor may look similar on the surface, they each have important differences. Understanding these distinctions can help reduce stigma and encourage compassionate, evidence-based support for those impacted by hoarding disorder.

Learn more at https://t.co/Ju3TWKqMfa 💙