Get to know OCD13 Feb 2025

How One Mother Transformed Her Son’s OCD Struggles Into A Lifeline For Others

Kim Vincenty never set out to become an advocate, but when her son was diagnosed with OCD over two decades ago, she found herself thrust into a world where resources were scarce, understanding was minimal, and treatment was often out of reach for many families. What began as a mother’s desperate search for answers quickly transformed into a mission to bridge the gaps in OCD care. From leading local support groups to founding her own nonprofit, JACK, Kim turned her family’s struggle into a lifeline for others.

But Kim’s work is about more than just resources — it’s about changing the narrative around OCD. Too many families face the same heartbreak she did, watching their loved ones suffer while struggling to find real, effective help. Through her advocacy, she fights to ensure that no family feels alone in the battle against OCD. Whether it’s funding therapy for those who can’t afford it, planting new programs in underserved areas, or simply offering a voice of hope, Kim remains relentless in her goal: to give every person with OCD a fighting chance at recovery.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:55 Kim’s advocacy group JACK MHA

5:22 Getting “lucky” with OCD treatment decades ago

8:10 Understanding OCD then and now

9:31 How OCD diagnosis changes family dynamics

10:16 Parental guilt over OCD

12:14 Educating surrounding family members and friends about OCD

14:57 Starting JACK MHA

20:43 How to support JACK MHA

22:06 How Kim’s son is today

23:55 Kim’s advice for families struggling to treat OCD

26:00 OCD treatment outside of the U.S.

29:55 Kim’s hope for the future of OCD treatment

33:00 JACK MHA is a family affair

34:48 What OCD resources Kim hopes become more available

39:33 How cultures can clash when treating OCD

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