A student-founded non-profit for OCD awareness

You are not alone.

OCD affects 1 in 40 people. It often starts young, takes years to diagnose, and is one of the most misunderstood conditions in mental health. This is a place to learn about it, find help, and know you’re not the only one.

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1 in 40Americans will develop OCD in their lifetime— NIMH

57%of OCD cases begin before age 17— Pediatrics, 2025

13 yearsaverage delay between first symptoms and diagnosis— NCBI

1–3%of children and teens have OCD worldwide— WHO

#4most common mental health condition in the US— ScienceDirect

2/3of people with OCD see improvement with ERP therapy— JMIR

1 in 40Americans will develop OCD in their lifetime— NIMH

57%of OCD cases begin before age 17— Pediatrics, 2025

13 yearsaverage delay between first symptoms and diagnosis— NCBI

1–3%of children and teens have OCD worldwide— WHO

#4most common mental health condition in the US— ScienceDirect

2/3of people with OCD see improvement with ERP therapy— JMIR

What people get wrong

OCD is not what you think it is.

It’s not being neat. It’s not liking things organized. It’s a condition where your brain gets stuck on thoughts you don’t want — and convinces you that the only way to feel safe is to perform rituals you can’t stop. It affects kids, teens, and adults. And it takes an average of 13 years to get properly diagnosed.

1 in 40

people will develop OCD in their lifetime (NIMH)

of OCD cases begin before age 17 (Pediatrics, 2025)

13 yrs

average delay between first symptoms and getting a diagnosis

Think it might be OCD?

Our free screener takes about 2 minutes. It’s based on validated research tools used by OCD specialists. It’s anonymous, and it’s not a diagnosis — it’s a starting point.

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