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Tips to Manage Post Election Anxiety | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
In recent years, it seems like each presidential election leaves around half the country feeling anxious about the next four years. If you’re in that half following the recent election, know that there are a lot of things you can do to manage anxiety in a healthy way.
New ADAA Member Books: Fall 2024 | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Fall 2024 New Member Books Focus on Obsessions, Compulsions, and Intrusive Thoughts: Introducing Comorbid Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, The Compulsive Reassurance Seeking Workbook, and Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts
Calming Election Anxiety: How to Stay Informed Without Losing Your Peace of Mind | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Election season can be a time of heightened anxiety and uncertainty. The key to managing election-related anxiety lies in embracing a balanced approach, staying present, and challenging catastrophic thoughts about the future.
Participation in Clinical Trials: Questions to Ask and Things to Know Before Committing | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Participating in a clinical trial can be a significant decision, and there are several compelling reasons why someone might choose to do so as well as some reasons not to participate. It must a thoughtful decision between an individual and their healthcare provider.
Should You Tell Your Child Their Mental Health Diagnosis? | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
No parent wants to make things worse for their child, and certainly not when they’re already struggling with mental health symptoms, but explaining what is causing a child’s inner havoc and distress or outer symptoms can be a relief. It can separate the child from the symptoms.
Social Anxiety Due to Fears of Stereotype Confirmation | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Stereotypes are oversimplified generalizations about groups or categories of people. In this blog article, you’ll learn more about the connection between stereotypes and social anxiety, as well as ways to manage social anxiety that occur as a result of stereotypes.
10 Tips for Helping Children Survive the Emotional Aftermath of a Hurricane | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
When our children ask us the big questions, such as “Why?” or “What are we going to do?” after a flood, earthquake or hurricane has destroyed their home, community or disrupted daily life, adults can get stuck thinking that they must provide an explanation for the unexplainable.
What you Need to Know About Breastfeeding and Parent Mental Health | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Breastfeeding is a learned behavior for both baby and parent that requires guidance, nurturing, and support. However, as many of us who have breastfed before know, it does not always go well.
4 Strategies When Your Child Refuses to Go to School | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
With school in full swing for students across the country, parents and caregivers could begin to see signs of school refusal. Rogers Behavioral Health’s Dr. Heather Jones explains how to identify it and provides strategies for helping your child overcome it.
Hidden Links: The Common Threads of Mental Health Disorders | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
In many illnesses, having one symptom makes you much more likely to have others. Such as, individuals with diabetes are more likely to also have hypertension. The same is also true for mental health disorders.
Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Manage the Roller Coaster of Election Anxiety | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
It is no surprise that many people feel anxious – we live at a time when ‘breaking news’ occurs multiple times a day. These 3 questions can serve as a useful guide as we try to manage the high anxiety and general roller coaster of emotions that affect us during momentous election periods.
Managing Mental Health and Relationships in an Election Year | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
What we don’t often think about is how stress and anxiety can significantly increase during an election year and affect everyone’s mental health. Learn more about how to manage this stress and anxiety.
Dealing with Election Anxiety? A Psychiatrist Explains how to Channel your Fears and Break out of Tribal Thinking | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Media organizations on both sides of the political spectrum recognize that negative news keeps the audience engaged. Whichever news channel you watch, when was the last time you turned away happy, energized and peaceful? More often you end up feeling the whole world is going down in flames.
Dysthymia Shouldn’t be a ‘Way of Life’: How the Low-Grade Depression is Diagnosed & Treated | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Dysthymia, or dysthymic disorder, is a constant, low-grade depression that often goes under the radar. But according to Dr. Beth Salcedo, Medical Director of The Ross Center and former ADAA Board president, it doesn’t have to be a way of life. It is diagnosable and treatable.
Dysthymia Shouldn’t be a ‘Way of Life’: How the Low-Grade Depression is Diagnosed & Treated | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Dysthymia, or dysthymic disorder, is a constant, low-grade depression that often goes under the radar. But according to Dr. Beth Salcedo, Medical Director of The Ross Center and former ADAA Board president, it doesn’t have to be a way of life. It is diagnosable and treatable.
I Am an Eating Disorder Therapist Who Recovered from My Own Past Eating Disorder | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
There is certainly stigma that therapists who are public about their mental health histories often face. Early in my career, I felt that I had to present as “perfect.” My hope is that by being public about my past struggles that I can help others to feel less alone, as well as help to eradicate some of the stigma that exists.
School Anxiety: Signs and Strategies | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
The start of the school year means new routines, classmates, and teachers. While returning to school brings anticipation and excitement, many students struggle with worries and fears beyond what’s considered the first-day jitters.
Unseen Trauma: Recognizing and Understanding Childbirth-Related PTSD | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
What comes to mind when you think of events that may be the cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Childbirth PTSD is different than other forms of PTSD as, unlike other trauma-related events, childbirth is an index event that is socially generally considered to be positive. But for many women, this event can also be a source of deep psychological trauma.
How to Navigate the Transition to a New Therapist | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
The journey of therapy is deeply personal and transformative. Here are 10 tips to help both children and adults manage the transition to a new therapist, ensuring continuity and growth in your mental health journey.
New ADAA Member Books: Summer 2024 | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Check out our ADAA members' new books highlighting Happiness, Self-Awareness and Resilience: Learn More About (and Read) The Way I See It, When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment and The Stoicism Workbook - In Conversation with ADAA Member Authors.
ADAA Member Book Blogs | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Every quarter ADAA interviews three members who have recently published new books. These "in conversation with" blogs are wonderful ways to highlight our members' expertise and provide a short synopsis of their books' focus areas.All member book blogs are listed below.
Summer 2024 Member New Books | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Check out our ADAA members' new books highlighting Happiness, Self-Awareness and Resilience: Learn More About (and Read) The Way I See It, When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment and The Stoicism Workbook - In Conversation with ADAA Member Authors.
“Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
An upsetting myth about Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been circulating online, saying that CBT “blames” individuals for their problems. Nothing could be further from the truth, and this profound misunderstanding could prevent people from seeking treatment that thousands of studies have demonstrated is effective in helping people get well and stay well.
An Inspirational Tool to Reframe Your Everyday Thoughts | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
We invite you to learn about self-talk as a simple yet highly effective secret weapon to battle anxiety and depression. We advocate for creating short phrases that guide us and focus our intentions.
4 Differences Between Reassurance Seeking Compulsions and Information Seeking | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
In the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), compulsions must always be eliminated, including reassurance seeking compulsions. Learn the difference between reassurance seeking compulsions and information seeking questions and behaviors.
How and Why Therapy Prevented Anxiety During the Pandemic | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
"At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety. I was rightfully worried about the transition of over 500 individuals and families to telehealth... To my very pleasant surprise, my anxieties did not come to fruition." Read Dr. Rosmarin's findings about how in person and telehealth therapy helped prevent patient's anxiety during the pandemic.
Order of Canada Recipient & Daughter Share Clinical Interests, Career Paths and ADAA Benefits: In Conversation with ADAA Members Gordon Asmundson, PhD and Aleiia Asmundson, BA | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Aleiia Asmundson might just be the youngest person to have ever attended an ADAA conference. Her father, renowned Canadian psychologist and professor, Gordon J. G. Asmundson, PhD, brought his daughter to ADAA conferences when she was a toddler, which may have influenced her decision to follow in her father’s footsteps.
An ADAA Conference Love Story! | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Each year when we return to ADAA, we are reminded of the community that has lifted us up not just in our careers but also in our personal lives. We love this extended ADAA family, and we will always fondly remember that day we met at the conference.
The Myth of the Carefree Summer | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Instead of striving for the elusive “best summer ever,” focus on creating a meaningful, enriched, and engaged summer experience. Here are my top 10 tips to help you live your summer to the fullest on your own terms.
Talking to Your Child About Suicide | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Suicide rates in teens have been steadily on the rise over the past two decades, and data from the 2021 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that approximately 22% of teens reported suicidal thoughts and 10% of teens reported doing something to try to end their life in the past 12 months.
Gender-Affirming Physical & Mental Healthcare Should be Standard: In Conversation with 2024 ADAA Conference Keynote Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Being transgender is not a mental health problem, says Dr. Keuroghlian, in the same way that being cisgender is not a mental health issue. Rather it is society and political agendas that create the mental health issues in many circumstances, he explains.