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An ADAA Conference Love Story! | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Sterling and I first met at ADAA Washington D.C. in April of 2018. It was my first time attending an ADAA Conference. Sterling was working with Dr. Tanja Jovanovic at the Grady Trauma Project at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, while I was working with Dr.
Navigating the Telehealth Terrain: Recognizing the Limits and Knowing When to Pivot to In-Person Care | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Telehealth allows for increased access to care, providing a flexible option for families, and allows for exposure work in the home setting where compulsions may be the strongest. Yet, telehealth does not come without challenges.
Ketamine: A Rising Star in Mental Health Treatment | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
As a medication used traditionally as an anesthetic, ketamine now shines as a potential lifeline for those battling severe depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Its ability to provide rapid and effective relief in treatment-resistant cases offers hope to those struggling with severe mental health challenges.
Helping Children Face Their Worries and Fears: Tips from Two Psychologists | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
As parents we don’t like or want to see our children struggling. But worries, fears and anxieties are a natural part of life, and we have to understand that children go through these processes just like adults do. But as parents and caregivers, we should also be in tune with the degree, severity, frequency, and nature of our children’s fears and worries and know when a child might need some help.
Tackling Shy Bladder Syndrome: Understanding and Managing Paruresis | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Does the thought of using a public restroom fill you with dread? Shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, is more than a minor inconvenience; it represents a significant performance anxiety disorder affecting countless individuals
Hope for Christians with OCD | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Christians with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be especially alarmed by intrusive thoughts that involve aggressive, sexual, or religious themes. Christians with OCD might start to wonder, “What does it mean about me, that I’m having this thought?” and may wonder if they secretly are, deep down, a pedophile, murderer, or monster.
Opening a Private Practice | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
In 2009 I decided to step out of my comfort zone and open a solo private practice. I’ve enjoyed the last 15 years in private practice, and looking back, there are some choices I made that were on point, some that were errors in judgements, but all were learning experiences.
Firearm Suicide Risk in Service Members and Veterans | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Firearm ownership is undoubtedly a risk factor for suicide. While it is not the only risk factor, it is a significant one and certainly the most lethal. Firearms are a common method of suicide in veterans with high rates of gun ownership.
Five Tips for DEI as a Graduate Student or Trainee with a Marginalized Identity | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
DEI can take up valuable time, as well as emotional and mental resources. This is particularly true for graduate students and trainees, who are simultaneously juggling research, clinical training, and personal transitions. Here are FIVE ways to ensure the important work you do, is also working for you.
6 Ways to Tackle BFRBs Outside Your Home | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) can often make us feel like we have no control over our behaviors and that we’re at the mercy of an endless cycle. Here are 6 ways you can set yourself up to combat your BRFB outside of your home.
How to Move on From a Breakup: Using "Opposite Action" to Love to Survive Valentine’s Day | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Often times, people struggling to move on from a breakup inadvertently act in ways that amplify their emotions of love towards the person, but these urges usually make us feel worse in the long term. So, what can we do? Enter “Opposite Action.”
The “Invisible” Disorder: OCD Stigma & How We Move Forward | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
To change societal perceptions towards OCD, we must first understand what those perceptions are. The purpose of this post is to share key takeaways regarding pre-service teachers’ (PSTs’) perceptions of and stigmas towards OCD, and how we can increase awareness within our schools and communities.
How to Process Inconceivable World Events While Living Daily Life | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
How can we process inconceivable events and go about living our day to day lives? As a trauma and anxiety therapist, I am here to tell you that while it is extremely difficult, it is possible. Here are some suggestions for how to cope during these difficult times.
Wrangling with Uncertainty When You’re University Bound: Expected Angst or Something more Serious? | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
You could not be happier for your child/nibling/client. They’ve finally made it to grade 12 and have been wanting to leap into their future for ages. You thought now would be a quiet and calm few months as they wait to hear back, but instead it seems as though their anxiety is reaching new heights. Should you be concerned?
Is Your Child Struggling with Anxiety or OCD? Key Ingredients to Help Your Child Succeed | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
When anxiety disrupts a child’s everyday life, the first thing most parents focus on is finding a good therapist for their child or teen to work with. Once parents secure that coveted afternoon slot with an anxiety specialist, they breathe a huge sigh of relief.
How to Stop Pulling or Picking | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Compulsive hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (excoriation) are Body Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders (BFRBs). If you’re one of the 200+ million people who live with a BFRB, then you know how incredibly difficult these habits are to stop.
Let’s Go To SPACE | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a game-changer for parents navigating the trickiness of childhood anxiety. SPACE is all about empowering you, the parents, to be a rock-solid support system for your child dealing with anxiety.
A Values-Based Approach to a New Year and a New You: Embracing the Process | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
As the New Year approaches, many of us are drawn to the idea of starting fresh and making resolutions for positive change. However, traditional New Year's resolutions often focus on specific outcomes, setting us up for potential disappointment and loss of momentum.
5 Tips for Using Interoceptive Exposure to Face Your Fears | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Fear is one of the six basic human emotions, with a clear evolutionary purpose: to help us respond to danger and survive. In Exposure Therapy, providers create a safe environment to intentionally “expose” their clients to objects, activities, or situations they fear.
The Role of Antipsychotics in OCD | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Successfully treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often requires primary psychotherapeutic treatment with exposure and response prevention (ERP) and pharmacological treatment with serotonergic agents, typically beginning with SSRIs; however, for a subset of patients with OCD, SSRIs alone do not effectively manage symptoms.
Parenting During the Holiday Season: 3 Tips from 3 Psychologists for Tackling Holiday Stress | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
In conjunction with the recent webinar "Holiday Parenting Q&A: Coping with Stress and Anxiety", psychologists Colleen Cummings, PhD, Susan Wilson, PhD, and Nina Shiffrin Starin, PhD, provide their top 3 tips for parents to help cope with stress and anxiety during the holidays.
Three Steps to Being Your Own Compassionate Coach when OCD Keeps You Stuck | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
For so many, there are intense feelings of shame once obsessions or compulsions subside for a moment. Shame keeps you feeling stuck, anxious, and doubting the person you truly are.
Three Steps to Being Your Own Compassionate Coach when OCD Keeps You Stuck | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
For so many, there are intense feelings of shame once obsessions or compulsions subside for a moment. Shame keeps you feeling stuck, anxious, and doubting the person you truly are.
4 Key Considerations for Developmentally Informed Youth OCD Treatment | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Youth OCD assessment and treatment is far more nuanced than a downward extension of adult OCD approaches, for good reason. What are some of the fundamental ways cognitive-behavioral approaches for youth OCD differ from their adult counterparts?
Gratitude - A Mental Health Game Changer | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
ADAA Blog Post by Ashley Smith, PhD - Research shows that the more present we are, the happier we tend to be, even when the present moment isn’t pleasant or enjoyable. Rumination is a sneaky mental habit that zaps us of joy. This is where gratitude can be particularly helpful.
We Can Be Thankful In Times of Anxiety, Uncertainty and Tragic News In Conversation with the Anxiety & Depression Association of America | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Trauma psychiatrist and researcher Arash Javanbakht, MD, says disastrous news gets delivered in a highly emotional way – often on purpose – and while having strong feelings for the victims of war, floods, earthquakes, mass shootings or horrific accidents is justified, we also have to be logical and in tune with our own emotional processes when interpreting the news.
Supporting Your Child with Anxiety and/or OCD - Q&A | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Experts Mona Potter, MD and Kathryn Boger, PhD, ABPP recently partnered with ADAA to host an insightful Q&A webinar addressing strategies for parenting children with anxiety and OCD. This blog to addresses the most common themes that emerged from the questions asked during the webinar.
Underneath the Hood of Worry: Going Beyond Symptoms to Target Processes | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Throughout the years, my goal as a therapist has been to hone my clinical skills — learn new treatment models, keep up with the latest research, and get training and consultation to help with practical application.
Supporting Your Child with Anxiety and/or OCD | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Mona Potter, MD and Kathryn Boger, PhD, ABPP recently partnered with ADAA to host an insightful Q&A webinar addressing strategies for parenting children with anxiety and OCD. This blog addresses the most common themes that emerged from the questions asked in the webinar.