OCD Awareness Week

OCD Awareness Week takes place during the second week in October. The goal is to increase understanding and reduce stigma about OCD and related disorders across the world so it is easier for sufferers to obtain effective treatment. Learn more about #OCDweek and events hosted by the IOCDF.

2023

#OCDTruths – Why I love treating OCD

For OCD Awareness Week, OCD Louisiana board members Ashley and Kristin talk about their experiences treating OCD and the fulfillment they find in their work

Ashley Rush, MS, PLPC

Kristin Fitch, PhD

2021

Ask Me Anything with Jon Hershfield, MFT.

Jon Hershfield, MFT is the director of The Center for OCD and Anxiety at Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, Maryland. He has authored several books, including The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD, When a Family Member Has OCD, Everyday Mindfulness for OCD, Overcoming Harm OCD, and his latest book, The OCD Workbook for Teens.

OCD Louisiana board members Kristin Fitch (President), Michele Carroll (Vice President), and Caitlin Bussey (Secretary) spoke with Jon about his experiences and insights as an OCD clinician, author, and advocate on Saturday, 10/16. Missed it? Don’t worry, you can watch it below.

Jon Hershfield, MFT (top left), Kristin Fitch (top right), Michele Carroll (bottom left), and Caitlin Bussey (bottom right).

2019 – 2020

The photos below show OCD Louisiana board members engaging in some of the campaigns previously spearheaded by the International OCD Foundation.

Special thanks to Malerie Veillon for many of the photographs on this page.