Behind the Scenes shared this group with us, and we wanted to share it with you! A support group for siblings of those with OCD, meeting the first Monday each month, at 7pm Central. What a great resource, Austin!
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El Congreso Latinoamericano de TOC- September 25-26, 2025
The Fourth Latin American OCD Congress, organized by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), the LATINO Study, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Universidad de Valparaíso— alongside partner ALTOC—will be held live in Reñaca, Valparaíso Region, Chile, and online via Zoom. This dynamic event will offer up-to-date education, training, and research focused on improving OCD care across Latin America, with a spotlight on the groundbreaking LATINO study. Designed for both professionals and families, the congress fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and provides practical strategies to enhance treatment access and compassionate support for those affected by OCD.
Location: La Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso en Reñaca, Región de Valparaíso, Chile and online
Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 25-Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Registration: iocdf.org/congresotoc
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Meet Eva Pesta: OCD Louisiana Volunteer
Written by Eva Pesta
What made you want to get involved with OCD Louisiana?
I began attending the OCD Louisiana consultation group over a year ago to better support my patients. In participating in the monthly meetings, I saw the OCD LA board members’ hard work and passion and felt inspired to do more within the organization.
What is your background?
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from Pennsylvania. I moved to New Orleans in 2006 to attend Loyola University New Orleans for a degree in Sociology. After graduation I spent years working in the service industry and eventually went back to school to get my Master’s in Social Work. I’ve been working in the social work field since 2013, primarily with substance use disorders and trauma.
What is a fun fact about you?
I’ve been to 37 countries, I’ve walked at least four miles every day for the last three years— rain or shine, and I’m sober. I have a love of native plants so much that I am currently working to certify my yard as a native plant habitat.
Eva Pesta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She lives in New Orleans and volunteers with OCD Louisiana.
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Black EquaLity in OCD NeuroGenomics Study (BELONG Study)
Do you identify as Black or African American and have, or think you might have, OCD?
Do you have a child who identifies as Black or African American and who has, or you think might have, OCD?
If yes to either of these questions, please consider joining this study by Baylor College of Medicine! If you are interested in learning more and helping to correct the current inequalities in genomic research, please take this survey.
https://redcap.mountsinai.org/redcap/surveys/?s=4D8EKNW7AW94FKP7
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