Yale OCD Research Clinic

04/14/2026

Join us at the Russel Public Library in Middletown, CT to learn more about OCD from our clinical experts at the Yale OCD Research Clinic!
This is a free, educational event (no signup necessary). If you or someone you know is affected by OCD, or if you would just like to learn more about it, we welcome you!

12/02/2025

11/10/2025

Please see the link below! https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/obsessive-compulsive-disorder

11/05/2025

Join us at the New Haven Public Library to learn more about OCD from our clinical experts at the Yale OCD Research Clinic! This is a free, educational event. If you or someone you know is struggling with OCD and would like to learn more about it, or if you are just interested in learning more, we welcome you!

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a frequently debilitating psychiatric disorder that often goes undiagnosed and undertreated. The Yale OCD Research Clinic

10/20/2025

04/01/2025

Hey y'all! Dr. Pittenger has just been awarded a prestigious research grant to study OCD!

Christopher J. Pittenger, MD, PhD, Elizabeth Mears and House Jameson Professor of Psychiatry, has been awarded a Distinguished Investigator Grant by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF).

Pittenger and members of his research team investigate rare, potentially causal mutations in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The team recently identified the first such mutation, in a gene called Scube1. Recapitulating this mutation in a mouse leads to repetitive behaviors and cognitive inflexibility.

The BBRF grant, totaling $100,000 over one year, will fund a project to further characterize the model, seeking insights into consequences of the mutation that can then be investigated in patients.

Pittenger is one of 10 senior-level scientists awarded grants through the BBRF’s Distinguished Investigator Grants program. The awards are funded by the WoodNext Foundation, which has committed $5 million over five years to support medical research.

“Mental illnesses affect millions of individuals and families, yet there is still so much to learn about the underlying biology and potential treatments,” said Jeffrey Borenstein, MD, president and CEO of BBRF. “By supporting bold, high-risk research, our Distinguished Investigator Grants empower leading scientists to pursue innovative ideas that could pave the way for major breakthroughs in preventing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric illnesses.

BBRF is a significant supporter of scientific research. Since 1987, it has awarded more than $462 million to fund more than 5,600 leading scientists around the world.

Pittenger holds several positions at Yale School of Medicine and in the Yale Department of Psychiatry. He is deputy chair for translational research in psychiatry and director of the following programs: Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit, Yale Program for Psychedelic Science, Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health, Yale OCD Research Clinic, and Neuroscience Research Training Program.

11/22/2024

Hey there friends! Our director, Dr. Pittenger, was quoted in this article from NPR. This piece is a great example of how media can destigmatize and raise awareness about OCD. Let us know what you think in the comments!

OCD is often misunderstood. Here’s what it’s like, from people who live with it.

10/11/2024

Hi all! NAMI Connecticut is hosting its annual conference on Saturday, October 26th! Each year the conference educates, encourages, and empowers a diverse community that is passionate about building better lives for people affected by mental illness. This year's Keynote Speaker is Christina Crawford, MD; Author of, “You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers” The perfect follow-up to “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health”. Workshops are available on several topics, including LGBTQ+ inclusive practices for professionals and addressing the children's mental health crisis. Registration closes at 11:59 am on Wednesday, October 23. Register here: https://namict.networkforgood.com/projects/95443-membership?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_3546279

Questions about the conference or want more information? Please email: [email protected] or [email protected], or call 860-882-0236