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Emetophobia and Motherhood: For Moms and Aspiring Moms Who Struggle with Emetophobia
Emetophobia expert and ADAA board member Ken Goodman, LCSW, sits down with two moms who have suffered with emetophobia since childhood to discuss the challenges of being a mother of small children, being pregnant, and the steps they have taken in the last year to overcome their disorder.

Free Live Webinar - October 23

Is My Child Just Moody or Is It Something More? Identifying and Managing Depression in Youth
This webinar discusses common elements of depression in youth and will help caregivers determine when they should be concerned and seek help for their children.
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Riding the 'Pollercoaster' in an Election Year
Is riding the pollercoaster—gritting our teeth and white-knuckling it when the news is bad, lifting our arms and screaming when it’s good—an optimal way to prepare for the election?
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Depression
Most people feel low and sad at times. However, for those diagnosed with depression, the manifestations of the low mood are much more severe and they tend to persist.
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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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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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