It has long been thought that obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is due to a combination of both genetic and environmental causes. A new study has made significant progress in determining which of the approximately 22,000 human genes may predispose individuals to OCD.

Today, Nature Publishing Group’s Molecular Psychiatry released the results of the first genome-wide association study (GWAS) of OCD. The results are intriguing, and although the research is still in its early stages, this work helps to provide a more complete understanding of the genetics behind this debilitating disorder. Read more.

You can still register to attend the IOCDF's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), a 3-day intensive training on CBT for OCD, at Rogers Memorial. The BTTI is the only training of its kind and is renowned in the field of OCD treatment as the premier training for the effective treatment of OCD and related disorders.

Our BTTI’s always sell out quickly, so be sure to register soon. For more information, click here.

Online registration is now closed, but we will be accepting walk-in registrations at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile all weekend. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions post on the Conference Buzz Blog for some great tips and information about the conference. See you in Chicago!