OCD New Jersey presents: OCD Awareness Week: Panel and Q&A Recap
On October 12, 2026, OCD New Jersey hosted two engaging “Panel and Q&A events” in recognition of OCD Awareness Week, held at the East Brunswick Public Library in East Brunswick, NJ, and the Fairfield Public Library in Fairfield, NJ.
The East Brunswick event featured an “Ask the Experts” panel that offered clinical expertise on OCD. The Fairfield event brought together mental health professionals and individuals with lived experience of OCD, offering a valuable opportunity to explore both clinical expertise and personal perspectives.
Both events were well attended and featured engaged, interactive audiences. Panelists introduced themselves and shared their professional backgrounds and experiences and/or lived experiences, setting the stage for thoughtful discussion and meaningful audience participation. Attendees asked insightful questions, sparking lively conversations about OCD, treatment options, and the importance of evidence-based care. The importance of choosing a therapist who specializes in treating OCD was highlighted. Various helpful resources for those living with OCD or those supporting someone with OCD were presented. A central focus of both discussions was Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD.
These events provided valuable opportunities to increase awareness, promote education, reduce stigma and foster meaningful connections within the OCD community. OCD New Jersey is grateful to the panelists and attendees for helping make both events informative and impactful.