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OCD is a Tricky Thing to Deal With, This I Believe
By Grant Dionne OCD stands for obsessive compulsive disorder. Many people believe that OCD is something that it’s not. Many people believe that OCD is just wanting to keep things tidy and neat. Others use it as an adjective. For example, they might say “that was so OCD”. People might think that’s what OCD is… Read more »
Why you should support our Pediatric Campaign 4 Hope
Children with OCD experience so many barriers, whether it be in finding treatment, having qualified profession to treat the symptoms, educational attainment and issues in school, or just fitting in. The IOCDF aims to address these issues through the Pediatric Campaign 4 Hope, which will underwrite the cost of programs and special events including the… Read more »
Interactive OCD Comic
This interactive OCD Comic from Medkidz tells the story of Tia, a ten year old girl with OCD. Click through the comic to see how the Medkidz are able to help Tia understand what OCD is, why she isn’t alone, and how treatment can help her to manage her thoughts. Click the image below or… Read more »
Guest post — TEEN TALK: One Teen’s Guide to Conquering OCD
Today’s entry comes from Josh Steinberg, a high school sophomore who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and severe OCD in 2012. Josh found help with a therapist using ERP and is doing great. Now, Josh has decided to share his story with other teens affected by OCD. Josh will be presenting a talk in… Read more »
The March Edition of “Spotlight: Pediatric OCD News & Research Updates” is here!
The second edition of Spotlight: Pediatric OCD News & Research Updates is here! As a reminder, this quarterly blog series brings you the latest research news and information concerning pediatric OCD, from highlighting work by members of our Scientific & Clinical Advisory Board to the latest headlines in journals and popular media alike. This blog series is part of our… Read more »
Guest Post: “Better Luck Next Time, OCD!”
Today’s blog comes from Jared, a teenager living with OCD. He originally wrote this post for his high school’s blog to share his experiences with other students at his school and raise awareness about OCD. Jared is a 17-year-old who enjoys playing competitive baseball, recreational golf and tennis, working out, and volunteering for community service projects… Read more »
Introducing “Spotlight: OCD News & Research Updates”
Welcome to Spotlight, a new blog series aimed at bringing you the latest research news and information concerning OCD and related disorders. Each quarter, we’ll also round up the biggest and most interesting news in the field of pediatric OCD research — from highlighting work by members of our Scientific & Clinical Advisory Board to the… Read more »
The Annual OCD Conference – Fun for All Ages!
With just three weeks to go, the IOCDF staff is more excited than ever for the 22nd Annual OCD Conference later this month. We can’t wait to welcome you all to our hometown of Boston, MA, including the youngest members of our OCD community — kids and teens. You may be wondering what, if anything,… Read more »
What do you do when your parents don’t believe you have OCD?
In a recent Dear Abby column, a reader writes: I’m 13 and I’m afraid I may have OCD. I want to find out, but what’s standing in my way is that sometimes my parents think I make stuff up to get attention. While Abby’s advice for the reader to just overcome his or her fears and… Read more »