Our aim is to increase access to effective treatment through research and training, foster a hopeful and supportive community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them, and fight stigma surrounding mental health issues.

Our Resource Directory lists over 2,000 therapists and medication prescribers who specialize in the treatment of OCD and related disorders around the world. The database is searchable by …

The IOCDF is building a future where anyone with OCD and related disorders has immediate access to effective treatment and support. We recognize the many barriers impacting our desired vision, and we are intentional in our pursuit to eliminate them.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that trigger intensely distressing feelings.

If you are reading this, you have likely been affected by OCD or a related disorder in some way, either as an individual with OCD or a related disorder, or as a family member or supporter watching someone struggle with the disorder.

2025年2月21日 · We know it can be difficult for members of the OCD and related disorders community to hear the term OCD misused. People who use OCD as a joke belittle the disorder and contribute to a stigma that prevents many people from seeking treatment.

As part of our mission to raise awareness about OCD and related disorders, increase access to effective treatment, help end stigma, and foster a community, the IOCDF runs programs throughout the year for individuals affected by OCD, their families, and mental health professionals, alike.

If you are ready to get treatment for your OCD, congratulations on starting this important journey! Your first step will be to find a therapist. A therapist is someone who works in the mental health field and provides therapy as a treatment.

The International OCD Foundation is thrilled to offer a variety of conferences that offer support and education for OCD and related disorders. To encourage accessibility, events are offered both in person and virtually.

The International OCD Foundation is dedicated to providing resources for OCD and related disorders, including pediatric OCD. On our main website, iocdf.org, we provide many resources for adults affected by obsessive compulsive disorder.