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Free Live Q&A - February 4

Join us for a Live Free Q& A with Debra Kissen, PhD, author of The Anxiety Busting Workbook for Kids: Fun CBT Activities to Squash Your Fears and Worries.
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Dating Anxiety?
Most of us have some anxiety when meeting someone new. But when it comes to dating, the stakes seem extra high — especially for folks with social anxiety. Read this blog for helpful tools for dating anxiety.
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Free Live Webinar - February 20

Resolutions in Ruins!
Join Drs. Rachel Busman and Paul Greene as they discuss why setting goals is helpful and also how to set goals that are achievable, realistic and will leave you feeling a sense of accomplishment.
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Personal Story
The Invisible Struggle: A Journey Through Anorexia and Self-Worth
Anorexia is often labeled as an eating disorder, a need to control weight, or a mental battle. In my experience, it was about validating the belief that “I am not good enough." Therapy opened my eyes to the deeper issues behind my anorexia, showing me that my struggle wasn’t isolated—it was tied to a much larger narrative of my self-worth.
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FIND HELP

Take Charge. Get Answers. Move Forward.

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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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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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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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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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UNDERSTAND ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Take the First Step - Understand the Facts

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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about anxiety or depression? We can help!
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Choosing a Therapist
Understand what type of therapist and therapy is right for you.
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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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