Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Resources
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Intrusive thoughts are not a reflection of who you are — and OCD, including perinatal OCD, is highly treatable. This is a curated collection developed over years of practice, and it continues to grow and evolve. We're glad to share these with you.
Disclaimer: Please use these resources thoughtfully, and with care and discretion. They are general suggestions, and not all may be helpful or applicable to you. Self-help resources and support groups are not a substitute for professional assessment and treatment. We are not personally invested in, nor do we profit from, any of the recommendations provided.
This may support you with: OCD education, intrusive thoughts, perinatal OCD, and finding specialized help.
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Recommended Resources
International OCD Foundation — Education, treatment guidance, and a directory of OCD specialists.
IOCDF: Perinatal OCD — Expert information on how OCD shows up in pregnancy and postpartum.
PSI: Obsessive Symptoms — Understanding intrusive thoughts in the perinatal period.
Maternal OCD — Support and advocacy for parents living with perinatal OCD.
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman — A validating, illustrated guide to the thoughts new mothers rarely say out loud.
Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman & Amy Wenzel — A deeper look at intrusive thoughts and how to work through them.
All The Hard Things with Jenna Overbaugh — A podcast on OCD recovery and exposure-based treatment.
The OCD Stories with Stuart Ralph — Interviews with clinicians and people living with OCD.
Postpartum OCD: Causes and Treatment by Nathan Peterson — A clear video explainer on postpartum OCD and how it is treated.
