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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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How OCD Made Me Self-Isolate – Hussain’s Story

How OCD Made Me Self-Isolate – Hussain’s Story

My Journey Through Fear and Isolation The Beginning: Trapped by My Mind I remember the first time I felt truly trapped by my mind. It was a sunny afternoon, the kind where the warmth of the sun should have been enough to melt away any worries. But instead, I felt an...

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Working at a Camp for Kids with OCD & Anxiety

Working at a Camp for Kids with OCD & Anxiety

This is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m sharing my experience working at a camp for kids with OCD and anxiety disorders. Learn why this kind of summer camp matters and how your purchase from the FEARLESS collection (at Natural Life) can help us plant more...

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What is Plant a Camp for Children with OCD?

What is Plant a Camp for Children with OCD?

JACK Mental Health Advocacy (JACK) launched its Plant a Camp Program at the 2023 annual IOCDF Conference. And boy, are we excited to talk about it! We sat down with JACK founder Kim Vincenty and board member Ashley Ordway, Med/Ed.S, LMHC, to get the details. In a...

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The Deceptive Monster OCD

The Deceptive Monster OCD

OCD, also known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, might be perceived by others as the urge to keep everything in shape and organized. But no, it is NOT that! The social stigma created around OCD is devastating, which is one of the many reasons it feels terrible to be...

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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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