Understanding OCD 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood. It’s not just about being neat or liking things “just so”—it involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and mental or physical rituals (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform to reduce anxiety.

These resources offer education, tools, and hope for individuals struggling with OCD and those who love them.

Educational Websites

• IOCDF – International OCD Foundation
  
  The leading organization for evidence-based OCD education, provider directories, and support. Features info on different OCD subtypes (harm OCD, religious OCD, contamination OCD, etc.).
  
  

• NOCD – www.treatmyocd.com
  
  Offers teletherapy with OCD specialists and education on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment.
  
  

• Made of Millions – OCD Hub
  
  Advocacy and awareness platform with real-life stories and breakdowns of lesser-known OCD themes.
  
  

Books About OCD

• Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Jonathan Grayson
  
  

• The OCD Workbook by Bruce Hyman & Cherry Pedrick
  
  

• When a Family Member Has OCD by Jon Hershfield
  
  

• The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD by Jon Hershfield & Tom Corboy
  
  

• Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts by Sally Winston & Martin Seif

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