| General Sites |
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Not-for-profit organization of people with OCD and related disorders, their families, and mental health professionals, providing support, assistance, and education to the public. Discussion of therapy and drug treatment options, effects in children, bulletin board. |
OCD Action
British organization for individuals with OCD. Includes information on treatment, as well as links to various online resources. |
OCD Patient/Family Handout
In-depth article explains the nature and appropriate treatment of this condition. Developed for individuals with OCD and their families by the OC Foundation and the American Psychiatric Association. |
Awareness Foundation for OCD and Related Disorders
Non-profit organization promoting public awareness of OCD and related disorders through educational films and public presentations. |
Dr. Randy Frost
Smith College researcher specializing in OCD, especially "hoarding". Links to articles on OCD and other anxiety disorders. |
| Personal Sites |
Doubt and Other Disorders
Personal perspective, expert information, OCD support groups, chat, journals. |
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Information on this condition written from a personal perspective. Includes descriptions of related disorders. |
Turn OCD Caterpillars Into Butterflies
Personal story of a nurse who developed OCD as an adult. Information for educators, and a list of resources for those with OCD. |
My OCD Den
Information on signs, symptoms, treatments, and help for family and friends. Site includes OCD diary and bulletin board. |
OCD Center
Place for people who suffer from OCD to share their experience and learn more about treatment. |
| Support Groups |
OCD Support Groups List
Comprehensive listing of over 160 OCD support groups across the world, including contact information. |
Los Angeles OCD Support Groups
Three weekly therapy/support groups. Sessions for teens with OCD, adults with OCD, and adults with compulsive skin picking and hair pulling. |
St. Louis OCD Support Group
Free monthly support group meetings held regularly since 1990. Also includes information on free lending library, and links to other online resources for those with OCD. |
Palo Alto Family OCD Support Group
Monthly meeting for family members of those with this condition. Meets at Stanford University. |
Philadelphia OCD Support and Relapse Prevention Group
For individuals with OCD, and their loved ones. |
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