# OCD Support Networks The 'Intrusive Thoughts' Website is Designed to Help Those with OCD By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intrusive-thoughts References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2016/03/106084/ocd-intrusive-thoughts-website) & [intrusivethoughts.org](http://www.intrusivethoughts.org/) A new website called 'Intrusive Thoughts' aims to provide support for those who suffer from OCD. While there are many different kinds of resources for people who suffer from OCD, this site is meant to simply provide information and reassurance for those who are trying to figure out whether their symptoms amount to general anxiety or an actual clinical disorder. Intrusive Thoughts was started by Aaron Harvey, as a way to bring OCD sufferers like himself together to provide support for one another. Harvey primarily created the site for those who may have Googled their symptoms while "looking for an understanding of what's happening in their head." The site is meant to convey a sense of empathy and make users feel normal for experiencing intrusive thoughts. In addition to providing support, the site also includes information about OCD and resources for effective treatment. For those who are reluctant to seek treatment for OCD-related thoughts, the site provides a useful resource for those who want to know more about the disorder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online OCD Support:** Opportunity to create online platforms that offer support and resources for individuals with OCD. - **Information and Reassurance:** Opportunity to develop websites or apps that provide information and reassurance for people who are trying to understand their symptoms and determine if they have OCD. - **Empathetic Communities:** Opportunity to build communities or social networks that connect individuals with OCD to provide support and empathy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mental Health Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop innovative solutions for mental health, specifically focused on OCD support. - **Healthcare Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions or organizations to create resources and courses that educate people about OCD and effective treatment options. - **Online Therapy Platforms:** Opportunity for online therapy platforms to offer specialized programs for individuals with OCD, providing support and treatment options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Online Mental Health Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-by-side1.md) - [Peer-Connected Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/togetherall.md) - [Online Mental Health Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-therapist1.md) - [Self-Guided Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindless-labs.md) - [Thought Organization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughtflow.md) - [AI-Powered Mental Health Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughtful-platform.md) - [Digital Recovery Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymous-health.md) - [Family-Focused Evidence-Based Treatment Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidencebased-treatment.md) - [Mobile Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-therapy.md)