OCD Spectrum Resources
Trusted Information & Recommended Books for OCD & Anxiety
If you are looking for reliable, research-informed information about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, PANS/PANDAS, OCPD, and related conditions, the following organizations and books provide education, support, and practical tools for individuals, families, and clinicians.
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These resources are helpful for:
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Learning more about OCD symptoms and treatment
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Understanding related disorders on the OCD spectrum
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Finding support communities
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Accessing evidence-based strategies
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Supporting a child, teen, or adult with anxiety or OCD
Reputable Organizations & Educational Websites for OCD and Related Disorders
The following organizations provide expert-reviewed information on OCD treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), anxiety disorders, relationship OCD (ROCD), OCPD, and PANS/PANDAS:
These sites offer educational articles, research updates, provider directories, webinars, and community support.
Recommended Children's Books About OCD & Anxiety
Up and Down the Worry Hill
By Aureen Pinto Wagner
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck
By Dawn Huebner
Ten Turtles on Tuesday
By Ellen Flanagan Burns
Practice Being Brave: Owning My OCD
By Molly Gambrel
Mr. Worry:
A Story About OCD
By Holly Niner
These books help children understand obsessive thoughts, worry cycles, and bravery in facing fears.
The following books provide accessible, evidence-based guidance for understanding and managing OCD, anxiety, rumination, and compulsive behaviors.
Books for Teens & Adults with OCD or Anxiety
Worrying Is Optional
By Ben Eckstein, LCSW
When A Family Member Has OCD
By Jon Hershfield
When a Loved One Won't Seek...
By C. Alec Pollard
These books focus on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness strategies, and reducing family accommodation behaviors.
OCD & Anxiety Workbooks (Practical Skill-Building Tools)
Workbooks can be especially helpful alongside therapy or as guided support for families.
OCD: A Workbook for Clinicians, Children & Teens
By Christina Taylor
The OCD Workbook for Kids: Skills to Help Children Manage Obsessive Thoughts & Compulsive Behaviors
By Anthony Puliafico
These structured resources reinforce CBT and ERP principles by teaching practical strategies for managing obsessions, compulsions, and avoidance behaviors.