International OCD Foundation

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!

Happy Valentine's Day! Would you like to be OCD Research's Valentine? ♥️ Show Your Love for OCD Research & Get Exclusive Merch! Show your love for OCD research by making a gift that fuels groundbreaking studies! Your donation helps uncover new insights into OCD and related disorders, leading to more effective treatments. Donate today and receive (while supplies last!): $20+ – I ♥️ Research sticker $50+ – I ♥️ Research tote bag Every dollar supports life-changing research and provides hope to millions. Join us in making a difference today! Donate today ♥️ iocdf.org/donate-research

"Because we know that identity is what OCD attacks, and that's why we can't afford to not consider culture." OCD affects nearly 240 million people worldwide, impacting individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. At the IOCDF, we acknowledge the additional barriers many face in accessing care—barriers often shaped by racial or ethnic identity, gender, or geographic location. That's why we are so grateful for the important work of individuals like Dr. Darlene M. Davis Goodwine, IOCDF's 2025 Patricia Perkins Service Award Winner. Dr. Davis Goodwine is a longstanding advocate for accessibility within the IOCDF community, known for her steadfast work on increasing access to care for African Americans with OCD. A clinician, researcher, and educator, she founded Aidan Behavioral Health and leads a research lab focused on culturally competent OCD treatment. Her contributions—including leading forums and mentoring future clinicians—have advanced the IOCDF’s mission by promoting equity, expanding access, and centering culture in clinical care and advocacy. Learn more about the IOCDF and our resources and community at www.iocdf.org

Show Your Love for OCD Research & Get Exclusive Merch! This Valentine’s Day, show your love for OCD research by making a gift that fuels groundbreaking studies! Your donation helps uncover new insights into OCD and related disorders, leading to more effective treatments. Donate today and receive (while supplies last!): $20+ – I ♥️ Research sticker $50+ – I ♥️ Research tote bag Every dollar supports life-changing research and provides hope to millions. Join us in making a difference today! Donate today ♥️ iocdf.org/donate-research "Receiving the IOCDF Michael Jenike Young Investigator Award during my postdoctoral fellowship was truly transformative for my career. The grant gave me the opportunity to conduct practice-based research directly within community mental health settings—work that is both urgently needed and often underfunded. With IOCDF support, our team was able to collaborate with community therapists, youth, and families to better understand how exposure-based CBT is delivered in publicly funded clinics and how it can be adapted to meet the needs of young people from marginalized backgrounds. This funding allowed us to develop the RESPECT Toolkit, a free resource that offers concrete, culturally responsive guidance for delivering OCD and anxiety treatment. The IOCDF Research Fund made it possible to generate knowledge that can meaningfully improve access to effective care for diverse young people with OCD and anxiety. Donating to the IOCDF supports early-career researchers and innovative, real-world projects like ours, projects that have a direct impact on clinical practice and help ensure that evidence-based treatments truly serve all families who need them." – Amanda L. Sanchez

Each month, hosts Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD, and IOCDF Advocate Kyle King pick a hot topic in OCD literature to dissect with expert researchers in the field. Whether you’re a clinician, a researcher, or someone impacted by OCD, we guarantee you’ll find it fascinating.

You ask, they answer: OCD expert Chris Trondsen, LMFT, along with Dr. Steven Poskar, 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!

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International OCD Foundation celebrates the girls and women helping shape the future of OCD research, diagnosis, and treatment. 🥼 From advancing our understanding of the brain to improving evidence-based care like exposure and response prevention, women in science play a critical role in reducing stigma and expanding access to effective OCD treatment. Supporting women and girls in science means investing in better outcomes for people affected by OCD and related disorders. Learn more 💙 www.iocdf.org

Ethan Smith leans on his own lived experiences navigating OCD to create a candid space for anyone (from anywhere) to discuss the OCD and related disorders issues most important to them!

Yann Lana, defensor de la IOCDF y miembro directivo de la Asociación TOC Zaragoza, intercambiará experiencias y visibilizará el TOC. Podrás comprobar que no estás solo/a, que hay esperanza en la recuperación, aprenderás y pasarás un buen rato. IOCDF advocate and TOC Zaragoza Association board member Yann Lana will share experiences and raise awareness about OCD. You'll discover that you're not alone, that there's hope for recovery, and you'll learn and have a great time.