Biohaven’s OCD Clinical Trial Reported by Ivanhoe News Featured on KPRC 2 News “Today” March 7, 2019

  The drug candidate, BHV-4157, is in clinical trials at Baylor College of Medicine at 50+ centers nationwide.  Thanks to Ivanhoe producer Donna Parker, for interviewing Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., an OCD patient and Baylor psychologist; and Eric Storch, Ph.D., Baylor investigator.  Thanks to  KPRC 2 News medical reporter Haley Hernandez...

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ERP Experiences Study

Attached is a link to a study survey for clinicians who use ERP to treat children and/or adults with OCD. The study examines providers’ attitudes towards and experiences of conducting ERP for OCD with stimuli or situations that clients or non-professionals could perceive to be risky. Our study team consists...

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Bringing an OCD Training Program to Karachi, Pakistan

Bringing an OCD Training Program to Karachi, Pakistan   In June of 2018, the idea was born to bring an OCD training program to the Recovery House in Karachi, Pakistan. Shaheen Ahmed, who works closely with the Recovery House, built the connection between the rehabilitation institute in Karachi and the International OCD Foundation. Being from Pakistan herself, Ms. Ahmed...

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Bridget Fuller 2019 Conference Scholarship Testimony

2019 Annual OCD Conference Scholarship Testimony    “I just wanted to write to thank The Peace Of Mind Foundation for the incredible opportunity to attend the IOCDF Conference. I have felt so alone with my OCD since I was diagnosed at age 11, and so confused about recognizing symptoms and...

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The Guinn Family Scholarship Recipient Testimony

2017 Scholarship Testimony, The Guinn Family My husband and I want to thank Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and the Peace of Mind Foundation for awarding our son Emory a scholarship to attend the 24th Annual OCD Conference in San Francisco, California. Your generous gift allowed our family to come together in...

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Anonymous Testimony from Scholarship Recipient

2017 Recipient of the Peace of Mind Foundation’s Annual OCD Conference “I was picked to be a FULL Scholarship recipient for the 2017 IOCDF conference, the magnitude of this great award was all but astonishing to me! I had written the letter for the scholarship the night before it was...

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OCD Encouragement

Encouragement for OCD from Peace of Mind on Vimeo. You are not alone. There is always hope and help. Challenging your OCD is not easy but well worth it. Hear encouragement and hope from individuals going through the same thing as you. If you are looking for OCD resources (support...

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Not Alone Notes

Turning Pain into Purpose interview with Not Alone Notes The Peace of Mind Foundation interviews Morgan and Molly the creators of Not Alone Notes, a free service that sends handwritten letters of encouragement on handmade cards around the world to OCD sufferers and loved ones. Morgan and Molly share how...

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A Penny for your Intrusive Thoughts

Turning Pain into Purpose interview with A Penny for your Intrusive Thoughts It all began at the 2017 International OCD Foundation Annual Conference in San Francisco at a session about taboo intrusive thoughts. The session consisted of a panel of OCD sufferers moderated by Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, who is open...

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