The Black EquaLity in OCD NeuroGenomics (BELONG) study is focused on engaging people who identify as Black or African American to learn more about how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects the Black/African American community. Previous studies on the genomics of OCD have mainly included people who are White or Caucasian, so our ability to support Black or African American people with OCD is limited. In the BELONG study, we are working to address the current inequalities in genomic studies of OCD and expand our understanding of how OCD affects Black/African Americans. 

Do you identify as Black or African American and have, or think you might have, OCD?

or

Do you have a child who identifies as Black or African American and who has, or you think might have, OCD?

If yes to either of these questions, please consider joining our OCD study! If you are interested in learning more and helping to correct the current inequalities in genomic research, please take this survey.

Take our survey
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Who can participate?

Children with OCD or suspected OCD with the permission of a parent or guardian
or
Adults with OCD or suspected OCD

Here are the steps.

This project is being funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, USA (IRB #23-01112), and has received ethical approval by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Institutional Review Board (IRB). 

General inquiries can be directed to BELONG@mssm.edu.