Think you know what OCD is? Only 30% of people can accurately identify it—yet nearly 240 million people worldwide are affected. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) isn’t about habits or personality. It’s a serious mental health condition that can take over daily life. People with OCD experience intrusive thoughts and intense urges to perform actions to feel safe or prevent harm. Sometimes those actions are visible. Other times, they’re entirely mental, like rumination, counting, or replaying tho
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Think you know what OCD is? Only 30% of people can accurately identify it—yet nearly 240 million people worldwide are affected. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) isn’t about habits or personality. It’s a serious mental health condition that can take over daily life. People with OCD experience intrusive thoughts and intense urges to perform actions to feel safe or prevent harm. Sometimes those actions are visible. Other times, they’re entirely mental, like rumination, counting, or replaying tho
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“OCD is hard, but it doesn’t have to be isolating.”
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“OCD is hard, but it doesn’t have to be isolating.”
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NOCD CEO Stephen Smith Accepts IOCDF Hero Award #ocd #ocdawareness
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NOCD CEO Stephen Smith Accepts IOCDF Hero Award #ocd #ocdawareness
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Aly Raisman Talks about Having OCD
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Aly Raisman Talks about Having OCD
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Perinatal OCD can turn the joy of new parenthood into constant fear with relentless intrusive thoughts. "What if I hurt my baby?" "What if something terrible happens?" These thoughts are often mistaken as simple anxiety, but they can be symptoms of a serious, often overlooked condition that affects parents of any gender during pregnancy or after birth. Earlier this year, NAMI 's Hope Starts with Us podcast featured a powerful conversation between three mothers who spoke openly about these fears.
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Perinatal OCD can turn the joy of new parenthood into constant fear with relentless intrusive thoughts. "What if I hurt my baby?" "What if something terrible happens?" These thoughts are often mistaken as simple anxiety, but they can be symptoms of a serious, often overlooked condition that affects parents of any gender during pregnancy or after birth. Earlier this year, NAMI 's Hope Starts with Us podcast featured a powerful conversation between three mothers who spoke openly about these fears.
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No one should have to face OCD or a related disorder alone
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No one should have to face OCD or a related disorder alone
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Anxiety in the Classroom with Aly Raisman
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Anxiety in the Classroom with Aly Raisman
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we know that identity is what OCD attacks
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As IOCDF Grant Recipient Dr. Henry Willis explains, an IOCDF grant can change the course of a career — and the future of OCD research. Support the next generation of groundbreaking researchers through the IOCDF Research Grant Program. Make a donation today: https://bit.ly/3C8juy2 | International OCD Foundation
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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 | International
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57 Walks. 5,500 walkers. $300,000 raised. It’s been quite a year for the One Million Steps for OCD Walk! Thanks to you, we took meaningful steps toward a world where no one with OCD or a related disorder has to suffer alone. We're 90% of the way to our overall fundraising goal! Help the OCD community and OCD Walk continue to thrive by donating at iocdf.org/last-chance. Thank you to our Marquee Sponsor, TreatMyOCD , and Gold Sponsor, Rogers Behavioral Health , for helping to make these events pos
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Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, our Chronic Illness/Disability and OCD Special Interest Group (SIG) shares this message about what the day means to them. Learn more about this SIG here: https://bit.ly/3YbNZsc | International OCD Foundation
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Two Signs You Might Have OCD
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OCD Camp is this week!
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We’re honored to partner with gold medal gymnast, best-selling author, and mental health advocate Aly Raisman to raise awareness about OCD and break the stigma. Aly has lived with OCD since childhood and is using her voice to share a powerful message: "OCD impacts so many people and too often they suffer in silence. OCD is stigmatized and misunderstood, and I am looking forward to working with the International OCD Foundation to help those struggling have hope and gain a better understanding so
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We love this moment from last night’s Community Conversations, where Cali highlights the incredible impact of ERP treatment. With the right support, people with OCD can thrive—living happy, fulfilling, and successful lives. For nearly 40 years, IOCDF has been dedicated to helping people find life-changing treatments, and we’re proud to continue that mission! | International OCD Foundation
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In a recent conversation with the IOCDF, Dr. Henry Willis shared these words of encouragement for up-and-coming graduate students and researchers. Research on the nature, causes, and treatment of OCD and related disorders is critical to our collective well-being. IOCDF is proud to support researchers like Dr. Willis, who are paving the way for the next generation. Learn more at iocdf.org/research. | International OCD Foundation
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Follow along with IOCDF Executive Director Rebecca Deusser for a day in her life! "Each day, I am motivated to make every day count. I hope this glimpse into my day gives you a sense of our work and the dedication behind it." Read more about Rebecca's day and how we're working to realize our vision that everyone impacted by OCD and related disorders has immediate access to effective treatment and support: https://bit.ly/4kD1oWX. | International OCD Foundation
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Next week: In Scheana Shay's exclusive interview with the International OCD Foundation, she opens up about her battle with postpartum OCD—the intrusive thoughts, the fears, and the struggle to find answers. Too many new parents face this alone, not realizing it’s OCD. Scheana’s journey is proof that help is out there. Don’t miss this powerful conversation - join us at iocdf.org/scheana | International OCD Foundation
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