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Study: Black EquaLity in OCD NeuroGenomics
Baylor College of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the Department of Psychiatry, and UNC-Chapel Hill are looking for research participants for a study on genetics/neurogenomics and OCD in African American populations. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the clinical and genetic aspects of OCD in individuals with Black or African ancestry and help learn about genes that are associated with the disorder across diverse populations.
To participate, you must identify as Black/African American, mixed race including Black, or have at least one grandparent who identifies as Black/African American; age 5-70 years old; been diagnosed with OCD at some point in your life or currently experiencing symptoms you think might be OCD.
If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact: BELONGStudy@bcm.edu or visit: https://redcap.link/BELONGOCDStudy
Interview: Jelani Daniel on The Anxiety Society Podcast
The facilitator for our Hoarding and Clutter Support Group, Jelani Daniel, was featured on an episode of The Anxiety Society Podcast hosted by Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner, licensed mental health clinicians, discussing the many facets of Hoarding Disorder, including the psychological impacts and the importance of support. Topics covered in the podcast include what actually defines Hoarding Disorder, revealing the false impressions about extreme cases depicted on reality TV, and the differences between hoarding and organized collection. Included are valuable resources for individuals struggling with Hoarding Disorder and their loved ones. If you’d like to hear the episode in full, follow the link below.
https://www.anxietysocietypodcast.com/hoarding-disorder-diagnosis-treatment-and-misconceptions
Study: Promoting OCD Wellness and Resilience (POWER)
Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a study to examine whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be helpful for children (7 to 17 years) with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to eventually discontinue their current medication without relapse over 24 weeks. This study includes CBT sessions across 14-20 weeks with a trained study therapist in addition to medication management. Eligible participants will also complete a total of four assessments. Participants will incur no cost throughout their time in the study.
If you are interested contact powerocdstudy@bcm.edu or complete this short eligibility survey:
https://redcap.research.bcm.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=8HCHMJDJER4MD34P
Study: Latin American Trans-ancestry INitiative for OCD Genomics
The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting this large-scale research study of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you or your child have had, or think you might have, OCD and have at least one grandparent who identifies as Latino/Hispanic ancestry, we invite you to take this survey:
https://redcap.research.bcm.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=4EFT77APTME3MLRA