Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood, & Mistreated: What Every Clinician Should Know About OCD
Hosted by Ball State University, an expert-led workshop for mental health professionals and graduate students on understanding OCD. Explore common misdiagnoses, distinguish OCD from related conditions, and apply evidence-based treatments like ERP. CEUs available through BSU.
Indiana Clinician Monthly OCD Consult Group
Indiana OCD specialists and clinicians wanting to gain more clinical insight and consultation meet monthly. Led by Amber Young, on behalf of OCD Midwest, IOCDF regional affiliate.
OCD and Neurodivergence in Justice and Crisis Settings: Identification, Support, and Cross-Sector Collaboration
Each Year NAMI-Indiana brings together leaders from the mental health and criminal justice fields, in order to collaborate and partner for change. Amber is pleased to speak on OCD and Neurodivergence in Justice and Crisis Settings.
High-masking Autism: Co-Presentation for IOCDF Autism SIG
Amber Young, LMHC will co-present at the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Autism Special Interest Group (SIG) monthly meeting on high-masking Autism, a phenomenon often overlooked in clinical and research discussions.
Light It Up Teal for OCD – OCD Awareness Week 2025
Amber participated in Light It Up Teal, a worldwide advocacy initiative supporting the International OCD Foundation. The event highlighted OCD awareness, gaps in treatment, and access to effective care. For her contribution, she arranged to have three Indiana monuments illuminated: the MLK Jr Memorial Bridge (Ft Wayne), the Robert N Stewart Bridge (Columbus), and the AES Building (Indianapolis) in teal. This initiative connected advocates, community members, and families affected by OCD.
IOCDF Walk 2025: One Million Steps for OCD (Indiana’s 1st OCD Walk)
Amber Young, LMHC, helped lead Indiana’s first OCD Walk in Indianapolis, uniting community members, families, and advocates to raise awareness, highlight gaps in treatment, and promote access to effective care. This milestone event fostered connection, education, and advocacy for the state’s OCD community.