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Helping people with OCD and related disorders live full and meaningful lives. https://xitter.cf/t.co/4Y1TwyYtg6

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Thank you to OCD Midwest for helping to support scholarships for the recent BTTI for Treating OCD in Communities of Color! With their support and the generosity of our donors, we were able to award an outstanding 8 scholarships and train 36 clinicians of color in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy.
Group of people posing together at the International OCD Foundation Training Institute event. They are standing in front of colorful backgrounds and event banners.

ALT Group of people posing together at the International OCD Foundation Training Institute event. They are standing in front of colorful backgrounds and event banners.

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Our youth ambassador recruitment team had a great time making their video — check out this blooper reel! If you'd like to join them, we're looking for young people ages 12–17 who care about mental health and want to make a difference in how OCD and related disorders are understood. Whether you already speak up about mental health in your school or community, or you are simply passionate and looking for a place to start, come join us! Applications are NOW LIVE through Nov. 29! Apply to be an IOCDF Youth Ambassador: iocdf.org/youth-ambassador-p…
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Ask the Experts with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT & Chris Trondsen, LMFT, LPCC! xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1vJpPNbwO…
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Our Fall 2026 OCD Newsletter is here! 🍂 This issue explores the challenges children with OCD face in accessing care, along with stories and resources for the OCD community. Explore the newsletter 👉 iocdf.org/programs/newslette…
Cover of the OCD Newsletter, Fall 2026 issue, featuring a person sitting thoughtfully outdoors with a backpack. The headline reads, "America Is Failing Children with OCD." Additional topics include managing OCD in children and support strategies.

ALT Cover of the OCD Newsletter, Fall 2026 issue, featuring a person sitting thoughtfully outdoors with a backpack. The headline reads, "America Is Failing Children with OCD." Additional topics include managing OCD in children and support strategies.

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The 2026 Advanced Forum on OCD and Comorbidities is almost here! 💜 Join us October 22–24 in Houston, Texas, or virtually to explore OCD and co-occurring conditions. There's still time to register 👉 events.iocdf.org/event/2026A…
The image is a promotional flyer for "The 2026 Advanced Forum on OCD & Comorbidities" hosted by the International OCD Foundation Training Institute, taking place at Baylor Medical Campus in Houston, Texas, from October 22-24, 2026. It features three smiling people standing together. The flyer mentions that both in-person and virtual options are available and encourages viewers to learn more and register. The background is purple.

ALT The image is a promotional flyer for "The 2026 Advanced Forum on OCD & Comorbidities" hosted by the International OCD Foundation Training Institute, taking place at Baylor Medical Campus in Houston, Texas, from October 22-24, 2026. It features three smiling people standing together. The flyer mentions that both in-person and virtual options are available and encourages viewers to learn more and register. The background is purple.

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There's still time to register for the 6th Annual Faith & OCD Conference! 💙 Join us virtually on October 29, 2026, to explore faith, OCD, and scrupulosity. Presented by Stick with the Ick in partnership with IOCDF. Register 👉 faithandocd.com/conference
Save the date announcement for the 6th Annual Faith & OCD Conference, set for October 29, 2026. Aimed at clinicians, clergy, individuals with OCD, and family members, the event explores the intersection of faith, OCD, and scrupulosity. It encourages registration at faithandocd.com/conference. International OCD Foundation is a partner.

ALT Save the date announcement for the 6th Annual Faith & OCD Conference, set for October 29, 2026. Aimed at clinicians, clergy, individuals with OCD, and family members, the event explores the intersection of faith, OCD, and scrupulosity. It encourages registration at faithandocd.com/conference. International OCD Foundation is a partner.

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OCD isn't always visible, and it doesn't always look like what people expect. For someone with harm OCD, an unwanted thought like “What if I hurt someone I love?” can feel terrifying precisely because it goes against who they are and what they value. Compulsions may follow as the person tries to find certainty that the thought isn't true. Intrusive thoughts don't define someone's character. But when those thoughts become obsessions and lead to compulsions that interfere with daily life, #ThatsOCD As OCD Awareness Week comes to a close, remember that the resources we've shared this week are available year-round. Whether you're looking for information, treatment, community, or ways to get involved, there's a place to start: ✨ Take the OCD Screener 👉 iocdf.org/screener ✨ Find treatment 👉 iocdf.org/find-help ✨ Explore the OCD Library 👉 iocdf.org/books ✨ Connect with Special Interest Groups 👉 iocdf.org/special-interest-g… ✨ Read stories and educational articles 👉 iocdf.org/blog ✨ Find an OCD Walk 👉 iocdf.org/walk Awareness Week ends. Our work to make sure people recognize OCD, understand it, and know where to find help doesn't. 🩵
Blue graphic featuring text: "What if I lose control and hurt someone I love?" Includes logos for the International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week, along with the hashtag #THATSOCD.

ALT Blue graphic featuring text: "What if I lose control and hurt someone I love?" Includes logos for the International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week, along with the hashtag #THATSOCD.

The image is a promotional poster from the International OCD Foundation for OCD Awareness Week. It has a blue background with white text listing examples of compulsions: avoiding knives or other objects, checking whether you could hurt someone, or seeking reassurance that you aren't dangerous. The hashtags #THATSOCD are included.

ALT The image is a promotional poster from the International OCD Foundation for OCD Awareness Week. It has a blue background with white text listing examples of compulsions: avoiding knives or other objects, checking whether you could hurt someone, or seeking reassurance that you aren't dangerous. The hashtags #THATSOCD are included.

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Have you checked out our recent white paper one The State of Pediatric OCD Care in the United States? Up to 2 million children and adolescents in the U.S. may be living with OCD, yet new findings from the IOCDF show that most are going unrecognized—and very few are receiving the treatment proven to help. Read the full report 👉 iocdf.org/kidscarecrisis
Blue cover of a document titled "Losing Childhood to America's OCD Care Crisis: The State of Pediatric OCD Care in the United States White Paper" by the International OCD Foundation.

ALT Blue cover of a document titled "Losing Childhood to America's OCD Care Crisis: The State of Pediatric OCD Care in the United States White Paper" by the International OCD Foundation.

The image features a quote from Ella Kim about her brother's journey through therapy to receive necessary support. The background is blue with the International OCD Foundation logo in the upper left corner. A photo of two smiling children is at the bottom right.

ALT The image features a quote from Ella Kim about her brother's journey through therapy to receive necessary support. The background is blue with the International OCD Foundation logo in the upper left corner. A photo of two smiling children is at the bottom right.

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Did I cause that? What if I missed something? What if it's my fault? For someone with OCD, the search for certainty can turn into checking, reassurance seeking, or replaying an event again and again in their mind. And those compulsions aren't always visible from the outside. One reason awareness matters? IOCDF reports that it takes an average of more than 7 years for someone with OCD to receive an accurate diagnosis. Recognizing the many ways OCD can show up can help change that. #ThatsOCD "By my 14th birthday, I was hardly able to leave my house, talk to my friends, or do much of anything that had previously brought me some comfort. I spent most days sitting on the floor, waiting for time to pass. Soon thereafter, I was diagnosed with OCD and began exposure and response prevention therapy." – Kyle King Want to hear directly from people who understand? Explore IOCDF Special Interest Groups 👉 iocdf.org/special-interest-g…
A blue poster featuring the text: "What if I accidentally caused something terrible to happen?" In the top right corner, it reads "International OCD Foundation Awareness Week." The hashtag "#THATSOCD" is at the bottom. An arrow graphic is near the text.

ALT A blue poster featuring the text: "What if I accidentally caused something terrible to happen?" In the top right corner, it reads "International OCD Foundation Awareness Week." The hashtag "#THATSOCD" is at the bottom. An arrow graphic is near the text.

Promotional poster for International OCD Awareness Week. The blue background includes text that says, "Compulsions might look like: repeatedly checking, mentally reviewing what happened, or asking others for reassurance." The bottom features the hashtag #THATSOCD.

ALT Promotional poster for International OCD Awareness Week. The blue background includes text that says, "Compulsions might look like: repeatedly checking, mentally reviewing what happened, or asking others for reassurance." The bottom features the hashtag #THATSOCD.

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OCD loves certainty. Relationships don't exactly come with a certainty guarantee. For someone experiencing relationship-related OCD, doubts about a relationship can become consuming, followed by compulsions like checking feelings, comparing relationships, seeking reassurance, or analyzing what every thought or emotion “means.” The topic may change, but the cycle of obsession → distress → compulsion → temporary relief can keep someone stuck. #ThatsOCD You don't have to navigate that cycle alone. Looking for an OCD treatment provider? 👉 iocdf.org/find-help Prefer to learn at your own pace? Browse books and other media. 👉 iocdf.org/books
Blue poster for International OCD Foundation's OCD Awareness Week with the text: "What if I don't actually love my partner?" and a decorative swirl. Hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

ALT Blue poster for International OCD Foundation's OCD Awareness Week with the text: "What if I don't actually love my partner?" and a decorative swirl. Hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

The image is a blue poster from the International OCD Foundation for OCD Awareness Week. It reads, "Compulsions might look like: checking your feelings, comparing your relationship to others, or repeatedly analyzing whether the relationship feels 'right.'" The hashtag #THATSOCD is included at the bottom.

ALT The image is a blue poster from the International OCD Foundation for OCD Awareness Week. It reads, "Compulsions might look like: checking your feelings, comparing your relationship to others, or repeatedly analyzing whether the relationship feels 'right.'" The hashtag #THATSOCD is included at the bottom.

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Sometimes the compulsion happens entirely inside someone's head. OCD can latch onto the things a person cares about most, including their values, morality, faith, relationships, and identity. Someone might spend hours mentally reviewing an interaction, trying to determine whether they did something wrong or what it says about them. That's one reason “just stop worrying about it” doesn't capture what living with OCD is actually like. #ThatsOCD Have questions about OCD? Join IOCDF livestreams featuring experts, advocates, and members of the community 👉 iocdf.org/livestreams
The image features a light blue background with text reading, "What if I did something morally wrong and I'm actually a bad person?" It includes the International OCD Foundation logo, mentions OCD Awareness Week, and has the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom. There is a subtle swirl design on the right.

ALT The image features a light blue background with text reading, "What if I did something morally wrong and I'm actually a bad person?" It includes the International OCD Foundation logo, mentions OCD Awareness Week, and has the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom. There is a subtle swirl design on the right.

Blue graphic titled "International OCD Foundation OCD Awareness Week." Text reads: "Compulsions might look like: repeatedly confessing, seeking reassurance, mentally reviewing what happened, or trying to prove you're a good person." Hashtags: #THATSOCD.

ALT Blue graphic titled "International OCD Foundation OCD Awareness Week." Text reads: "Compulsions might look like: repeatedly confessing, seeking reassurance, mentally reviewing what happened, or trying to prove you're a good person." Hashtags: #THATSOCD.

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Contamination fears may be one of the more recognizable presentations of OCD, but the impact can go far beyond washing your hands. For a child with OCD, symptoms can interfere with school, friendships, family life, and simply getting to be a kid. New IOCDF research found that 0.74% of children and adolescents were identified as having OCD, despite an expected prevalence of up to 3%. Behind those numbers are real kids and families. "My older brother was diagnosed with OCD when I was five years old. So, for as long as I can remember, OCD has been an unwelcome member of our family. First, he asked questions repeatedly, asking for various reassurances, but we had no idea that it was a sign of OCD." – Ella Kim That's why recognizing OCD and connecting families with appropriate care matters. #ThatsOCD Read Losing Childhood to America's OCD Care Crisis and explore pediatric OCD resources 👉 iocdf.org/kidscarecrisis
A blue poster with the text: "What if I touched something contaminated and get someone sick?" It displays the International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week logos, along with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

ALT A blue poster with the text: "What if I touched something contaminated and get someone sick?" It displays the International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week logos, along with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

The image is a promotional graphic for International OCD Awareness Week. It reads: "Compulsions might look like: excessive washing or cleaning, avoiding things that feel contaminated, or checking for contamination." The background is light blue with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

ALT The image is a promotional graphic for International OCD Awareness Week. It reads: "Compulsions might look like: excessive washing or cleaning, avoiding things that feel contaminated, or checking for contamination." The background is light blue with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

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Sometimes there isn't a specific feared catastrophe. Sometimes it simply feels wrong until it's done again. A child might rewrite something, repeat an action, reread a sentence, arrange something, or start over until they get that elusive “just right” feeling. OCD can begin as early as childhood, with one common age of onset between 7 and 12 years old. Kids with OCD deserve opportunities to meet other kids who understand. "Because I received effective support from several therapists at an early age, I came to understand that OCD is ego-dystonic, meaning it causes intrusive thoughts and obsessions that conflict with a person’s true values, morals, and sense of self.” – Julia Hyman Online OCD Camp returns Winter 2027! This virtual event is designed for youth ages 6-17 and their families, with interactive programming for elementary, middle, and high schoolers, plus sessions for parents and guardians 👉 events.iocdf.org/event/Camp2…
Blue poster promoting OCD Awareness Week, organized by the International OCD Foundation, with the text: "What if I didn't do that exactly right?" and the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

ALT Blue poster promoting OCD Awareness Week, organized by the International OCD Foundation, with the text: "What if I didn't do that exactly right?" and the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

The image is a blue poster for OCD Awareness Week by the International OCD Foundation. It explains what compulsions might look like, listing actions such as repeating, arranging, or doing things a specific number of times. At the bottom is the hashtag #THATSOCD.

ALT The image is a blue poster for OCD Awareness Week by the International OCD Foundation. It explains what compulsions might look like, listing actions such as repeating, arranging, or doing things a specific number of times. At the bottom is the hashtag #THATSOCD.

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Calling all youth! We are looking for young people ages 12–17 who care about mental health and want to make a difference in how OCD and related disorders are understood. Whether you already speak up about mental health in your school or community, or you are simply passionate and looking for a place to start, we want to hear from you! Our Youth Ambassadors will help shape youth-focused initiatives and programs that are central to IOCDF's mission. Applications are NOW LIVE through Nov. 29!
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What if I'm remembering it wrong? OCD can turn memory itself into something that feels like it needs to be solved. Someone may replay an event over and over, search their memory for details, ask other people what happened, or confess something “just in case.” The goal is certainty. But OCD keeps moving the finish line. #ThatsOCD "It is my hope that every child who is suffering from OCD can find access to the correct treatment. That they can learn to apply the tools to fight OCD and reclaim their childhoods, and in turn their lives. To live the life they want on their own terms and not on the terms of their OCD.” – Kjersti Helberg with her son, Jaden" Explore articles and lived-experience stories 👉 iocdf.org/blog
The image features a light blue background with text that reads: "What if I said or did something terrible and just don't remember it correctly?" The International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week logos are at the top, with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom. Wavy lines decorate the corners.

ALT The image features a light blue background with text that reads: "What if I said or did something terrible and just don't remember it correctly?" The International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week logos are at the top, with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom. Wavy lines decorate the corners.

A blue poster for OCD Awareness Week by the International OCD Foundation. It lists examples of compulsions: "Replaying the event in your mind, checking your memory, confessing, or asking others what happened." The hashtag "#THATSOCD" appears at the bottom.

ALT A blue poster for OCD Awareness Week by the International OCD Foundation. It lists examples of compulsions: "Replaying the event in your mind, checking your memory, confessing, or asking others what happened." The hashtag "#THATSOCD" appears at the bottom.

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