ROCD.net is the home of the research on relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) carried out by Prof. Guy Doron and Dr. Danny Derby and their colleagues. Since the first ROCD papers were published in 2012, the site has shared research findings, questionnaires and information about ROCD with researchers, clinicians and people affected by it.
What is ROCD?
ROCD is a presentation of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which obsessions and compulsions focus on close relationships. This can include persistent doubts about whether a relationship or a partner is “right”, or preoccupation with a partner’s perceived flaws, along with responses such as checking feelings, comparing or seeking reassurance. The same processes can also appear in parent-child relationships and in a person’s relationship with God. To read more, see Do I have relationship OCD?.
Who we are
The site is run by the Relationship OCD Research Unit (ROCD-RU) at the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University (IDC Herzliya), founded by Prof. Guy Doron in collaboration with Dr. Danny Derby of Cognetica, the Israeli Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The research team works with international collaborators in many countries.
What you will find here
- ROCD papers: the research published by the ROCD-RU and its collaborators.
- ROCD measures: questionnaires for research and clinical use, including the ROCI and PROCSI, with translations into many languages.
- Assessment and treatment: how ROCD is understood and treated with cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Podcasts and videos and ROCD research in the media.
- ocd.app: an evidence-based CBT self-help app co-created by Prof. Doron.
- Research participation: current studies looking for participants.
A note on using this site
The information on ROCD.net is educational and is not a substitute for assessment or treatment by a qualified professional. Reading about ROCD cannot tell you whether your relationship is the right one, and searching for that kind of certainty is often part of the ROCD cycle itself. If doubts about a relationship are causing you significant distress or affecting your daily life, a professional trained in CBT for OCD can help. Real difficulties in a relationship deserve real attention, and concerns about safety, abuse or coercion should never be dismissed as “just ROCD”.
For questions about our research or measures, please contact us.