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.
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Realizing My Power
I want to start off by saying I never knew or really understood anxiety. I have always been someone who worries, stresses, and constantly wondered "what If." It became normal and a constant in my life.
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I’m So OCD - But I’m Also So Much More
One of the problems with OCD is that you lose so much time. That evening when my dad called me and my siblings to dinner, I went to save my progress on the game, but I couldn’t just save it and walk away like before. I was ‘stuck’.
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What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Major Depressive Disorder, also known as MDD, is a common mental health challenge that many people face. MDD is not the same as depression. In this short video, we’ll help you understand what MDD is, its signs, why it happens, and how it can be treated.
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Making a Lifelong Illness “Life Long”
Far too young, I used to dream about a place I could go where I wouldn’t have to worry. To know that there was a place you could go if you struggled with “mental problems”.
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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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