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4th Annual OCD Texas Symposium & Mental Health Fair

Date & Time

October 10th, 2026

8:30am-3:00pm

Location:

Kevin Brady Community Center

2250 Buckthorne Pl., The Woodlands, TX 77380

Pricing:

$10 General Admission

$45 for Professionals + CE Credit

 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Patrick B. McGrath

We are honored to welcome Dr. Patrick B. McGrath as the keynote speaker for this year’s symposium. A nationally recognized leader in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Dr. McGrath serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, where he leads global teletherapy services for individuals with OCD and related conditions. He is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards of the International OCD Foundation, a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the author of The OCD Answer Book and Don’t Try Harder, Try Different. Through his keynote presentation, Dr. McGrath will share practical, evidence-based insights into why behavioral treatment is the gold standard for OCD and how families, educators, faith leaders, and clinicians can better support those living with the disorder.

About The Event

Hosted by: OCD Texas | Presented by: OCD & Anxiety The Woodlands

Hosted by OCD Texas and presented by OCD & Anxiety of The Woodlands, the 4th Annual OCD Texas Symposium & Mental Health Fair is a premier educational event dedicated to improving awareness, early identification, and access to evidence-based treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders across Texas.

OCD Texas is the Texas affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), a nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, supporting individuals and families affected by OCD, and expanding access to effective treatment and resources throughout the state through education, advocacy, support groups, and community outreach.

As Presenting Sponsor, OCD & Anxiety of The Woodlands is proud to partner with OCD Texas to bring this important event to Montgomery County and the Greater Houston region. Together, we share a commitment to increasing awareness, strengthening community connections, reducing barriers to care, and expanding access to effective OCD treatment and support.

What to Expect

The Symposium features two educational tracks designed to meet the needs of both professionals and the broader community:

Clinical Track

  • Expert-led presentations from OCD specialists and mental health professionals
  • Evidence-based treatment strategies and emerging research
  • 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for eligible professionals

Community Track

  • Educational sessions for individuals, families, educators, and community members
  • Lived-experience and family perspectives
  • Practical tools, resources, and support for navigating OCD

All attendees will also have access to the Mental Health Fair, featuring providers, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and community resources from across Texas.

Join us for the 4th Annual OCD Texas Symposium & Mental Health Fair as we bring this growing statewide event to The Woodlands for the first time and work together to improve understanding, reduce stigma, and expand access to effective OCD care across Texas.

Event Timeline

8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration, Coffee, Resource Fair & Networking

9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome, Opening Remarks & Sponsor Recognition

9:15 – 9:50 AM Keynote Speaker (All Attendees)

9:50 – 10:00 AM Transition Break

10:00 – 10:50 AM Breakout Session 1

  • Clinical Track Talk #1
  • General Community Track Talk #1

10:50 – 11:05 AM
Networking & Resource Fair Break

11:05 – 11:55 AM: Breakout Session 2
Clinical Track Talk #2
General Community Track Talk #2

11:55 AM – 12:40 PM: Lunch, Resource Fair & Networking

12:40 – 1:30 PM: Breakout Session 3

  • Clinical Track Talk #3
  • General Community Track Talk #3

1:30 – 1:40 PM: Break & Transition

1:40 – 2:10 PM: Closing Lived Experience Talk (All Attendees Together)

2:10 – 3:00 PM: Q&A + Closing Remarks

 

 

 

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