With case vignettes that illustrate important information, a multitude of easily referenced tables, and suggested readings for further exploration, this new easy to read book from ADAA provides the reader with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions and embark on a journey toward lasting wellness.
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The Impact of Post-Election Uncertainty on Women’s Mental Health
If you are a woman feeling anxious and angry in the aftermath of the election, you are not alone. In the days since November 4th, women have reported feeling anxiety, anger, sadness, and even hopelessness. Instead of engaging in actions based on fear, we can practice choosing behaviors that support your values.
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Ask the Author Q & A: This is What Anxiety Looks Like
David A. Clark, PhD, discusses his book and answers questions about common causes of anxiety and how to live with less worry and fear.
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Personal Story
My Obsessive Comedy Disorder: How Stand Up Helps My OCD
Mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, etc., aren’t funny. Or are they? As a comedian I find humor in my disorder. A big lesson I learned in therapy and through my comedy is you have to let things get messy sometimes. My intent is to be honest and raise awareness - even if that means exposing some negative, uncomfortable stuff.
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FIND HELP
Take Charge. Get Answers. Move Forward.
ADAA's Find Your Therapist
ADAA’s Find Your Therapist Directory connects YOU with licensed mental health professionals who are experts in anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders.
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Personal Stories
Find inspiration from people like you who have struggled and found help with an anxiety disorder, PTSD, OCD or depression. Share Your Voice and Your Story!
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ADAA Free Webinars
Free live and on-demand webinars with ADAA member experts answering questions about anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, depression and co-occurring disorders.
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Join ADAA's Free Mental Health Peer-to-Peer Support Communities
Listings of in-person and virtual support groups nationwide for those struggling with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, and co-occurring disorders. anxiety and depression struggles.
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ADAA Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Healing My Speaking Anxiety So I Can Empower Others
I, like many others, was led to believe that feeling the fear and doing it anyway was the answer, or that repetition would somehow make it magically go away. In my case, I needed to go inward and process childhood and adolescent traumas that had been unhealed in order to truly heal and release the fear.
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What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)?
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, is a form of therapy provided by a trained professional. By focusing on the present, CBT can help patients find practical ways to address the problems they may be facing. Learn if CBT might work for you to better manage your mental health.
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UNDERSTAND ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Take the First Step - Understand the Facts
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Co-Occurring Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Suicide
Additional Anxiety Disorders
Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress
At some point, anxiety and stress affect everyone. They can manifest differently in different people, and the level of anxiety one experiences can vary, but there is one thing for certain: there are ways to manage anxiety, even if it feels out of control.
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function.
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Social Anxiety Disorder
What is Social Anxiety Disorder? The defining feature of social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.
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Tips to Manage Depression
Depression can make you feel like nothing will help, or that any relief will be temporary, and it can create a cycle of maladaptive thinking, feeling, and doing (or non-doing). However, depression is treatable, and in addition to psychiatric treatment and therapy, there are steps you can take to cope with depression.
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Clinical Trials
Before medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or before certain therapy methods are widely accepted as effective, they are tested on people who volunteer to participate in a clinical trial.
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