What makes the International OCD Foundation's Global OCD Conference (OCDCon) so special?

In this episode of The OCD Confessional, we're joined by Stephanie Cogen, Program Director at the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), for a behind-the-scenes look at the world's largest conference dedicated to obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions.

Stephanie shares how OCDCon brings together people with lived experience, family members, clinicians, researchers, and advocates from around the world to learn, connect, and realize they're not alone.

We also discuss:

What first-time attendees can expect
Why the conference is valuable for both individuals and mental health professionals
Exciting new research on pediatric OCD
How the IOCDF shapes the future of OCD treatment and education
Why OCDCon 2027 in New York City is an event you won't want to miss

Whether you've attended before or have always wondered what it's like, this episode offers an inside look at one of the most meaningful gatherings in the OCD community.

Learn more about the International OCD Foundation and future conferences at iocdf.org.

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