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Busting Myths that Keep Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts Stuck – Live Q&A

There is a lot of misinformation out there about intrusive thoughts. Here is your opportunity to ask Drs. Martin Seif and Sally Winston, authors of a bestselling self-help book about them.
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Supporting Your Child with Anxiety and/or OCD - Q&A
Join us for an informative free live ADAA public Q&A webinar, presented in partnership with InStride Health. The Q&A panel designed for parents and caregivers features experts Drs. Mona Potter & Kathryn Boger.
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Personal Story
It Sounded Better in My Head
My father and I wrote IT SOUNDED BETTER IN MY HEAD — a fictional account of my mental health journey and my personal growth through music.  In a country, where it seems the majority of our youth are silently struggling with mental health, I think our story will resonate for a wide population as we all suffer together.
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Peer to Peer Support Communities
ADAA's four free online peer-to-peer communities for people suffering from mental health disorders provides a safe space for support, sharing experiences, and connecting with others.
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FIND HELP

Take Charge. Get Answers. Move Forward.

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ADAA’s licensed mental health providers specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders. All listed providers, offering both in-person or virtual therapy, are ADAA members who have chosen to be listed.
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Check out ADAA's helpful guide to understanding the different therapy options including CBT, DBT, ACT and more...
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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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Share with others who understand your unique anxiety and depression struggles in this safe space. Subscribe to an English or Spanish community.
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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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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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