Jackmha.org

Programs + Initiatives

WEBInitiatives accomplished since our launch in April 2022 until December 203. Sponsor Spanish language BTTI ( Behavior Therapy Training Institute- 20k) $3500 contribution to the BTTI Scholarship fund. Supported LGBTQ+ Mental Health programming at The Lighthouse. Contribution to Project Heal to provide care for co-occurring eating disorders and OCD.

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URL: https://jackmha.org/programs-initiatives/

Why I Am an Advocate: Kim Vincenty

WEBIn March, I launched my own nonprofit, named after my son, JACK Mental Health Advocacy. I was also asked to be an IOCDF Advocate, to my great joy! I consider it an honor and privilege to serve the IOCDF, the standard-bearer for the entire OCD community. I want to do whatever I can to encourage both sufferers and their families …

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God's Love and OCD Recovery

WEBI 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.

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The Deceptive Monster OCD

WEBOCD, 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 an OCD patient. Medications, depression, panic attacks, […]

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OCD the “Big Monster” with Steve Williams

WEBSteve Williams is telling a story. He says it is a perfect example of how OCD was a “big monster” in his head. Kim Vincenty, Steve Williams and I are on a Zoom call to reconnect and reflect on how we’ve come full circle. Twenty years ago, Kim and I owned Spiller Vincenty Gallery, and our first show of Russian Art was at a gallery co-owned

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Marilyn Spiller, Author at JACK Mental Health Advocacy

WEBJACK Founder Kim Vincenty Honored with IOCDF Hero Award. Jul 20, 2023. 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 …

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A WORRIED MOTHER DOES BETTER RESEARCH THAN THE FBI

WEBNov 2018 · The OCD Stories. Save on Spotify. -00:0040:25. I had the privilege of being a guest on The OCD Stories. Be sure to check them out for more resources and content. Facebook. Twitter. Pinterest.

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JACK Founder Kim Vincenty Honored with IOCDF Hero Award

WEBThe 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 San Francisco this month, recognizes “individuals who …

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HELPING MY SON TREAT HIS OCD CHALLENGED ALL MY …

WEBIn the early days of my son’s struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, I was driving 138 miles a day for his intensive treatment.Consequently, my car needed servicing. I was given a loaner, but I forgot to grab a bag full of items we needed to use for therapy out of my car.

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OCD Story from Summer Contreras

WEBObsessions and Compulsions. Humans, by nature, hate discomfort. So naturally, the person with OCD will try to get relief. Compulsions, or repetitive, rigid acts, can be done physically (such as the stereotypical hand washing) or mentally (such as mentally checking if the stove was left on).

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