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Maternal Minds in Crisis: The Untold Story of Perinatal OCD and Anxiety

When we talk about pregnancy and new motherhood, the spotlight often lands on the physical stuff—bump pics, birth plans, sleepless nights. But there’s a whole emotional world many moms navigate that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: maternal mental health. And while postpartum depression has started to get the recognition it deserves (finally!), there's still a huge gap when it comes to...

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God’s Love and OCD Recovery – My Story

God’s Love and OCD Recovery – My Story

I have only recently become a Christian, yet God's love has helped me in irreplaceable ways, specifically with my mental health struggles. I struggle with depression, anxiety, and OCD. College Orientation I will be moving across the United States for college in a few...

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Brooke’s Story – I Am Not My OCD

Brooke’s Story – I Am Not My OCD

My Story Hi, my name is Brooke. I’m a teen, and I’ve been on a lot of meds in my life. At one point, my psychiatrist started me on medication but did not wean me from another medicine I was taking. Consequently, I ended up going to the hospital with a severe reaction....

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JACK Founder Kim Vincenty Honored with IOCDF Hero Award

JACK Founder Kim Vincenty Honored with IOCDF Hero Award

The Board of JACK Mental Health Advocacy (JACK MHA) is thrilled to announce that Founder and President, Kim Vincenty, was recognized by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) with the 2023 Hero Award. The Hero Award, presented at the 28th Annual OCD Conference in...

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The Ostrich Syndrome, OCD & Medical Providers

The Ostrich Syndrome, OCD & Medical Providers

  An ostrich has an eye three times the size of its brain. Therefore, it sees way more than it will ever understand. Several years ago, my doctor friends were leaving on a typical weekend to attend a medical conference out of town.  A babysitter was taking care of...

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Bobbie’s Story

Bobbie’s Story

I was once told that God doesn't call the qualified but instead qualifies the called according to His purpose. Bobbie's Story The fact that I am even sitting here or writing this is a testament to God's miraculous ability. I am a timid and anxious individual. However,...

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