The ICOCS Training Masterclass — Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders: from translational models to clinical management — was a five-day educational programme focused on advancing knowledge and understanding of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs).
Held from 19–23 June 2024 in Taormina, Sicily, Italy the Training Masterclass brought together a comprehensive programme featuring over 30 leading clinicians, researchers, and experts in the field, who delivered more than 30 lectures and educational sessions covering key developments in OCD and related disorders.
The programme covered a wide range of topics with a specific emphasis on:
- Diagnosis and assessment
- Neurobiology, clinical insights and comorbidity (particularly with major depression and psychosis)
- Animal models
- Neuroimaging data
- Therapeutic interventions
The ICOCS Training Masterclass was developed to support continuing education and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within the OCD community.
Access the Educational Material
To support ongoing education and knowledge sharing, the ICOCS has made a selection of the OCD Training Masterclass material available as an educational resource.
Explore the Training Masterclass recordings and educational content HERE and continue learning from presentations delivered by experts in the field.