As a professional membership organization grounded in scientifically accepted protocols, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) values our diverse network of members, which includes clinicians, researchers, therapists, psychiatrists, students, and trainees. In Conversation with ADAA is a series of interview blogs with some of our most knowledgeable members whose collaborative work, dedication, and passion in the field of mental health allows us to bring more awareness, resources, treatment information, and hope to the public. These interviews and blogs authored by ADAA are conducted and written by the communications team at ADAA, reviewed for accuracy by mental health professionals, and available to public and professional audiences. Brought to you by ADAA members who generously give their time and expertise, these conversations and blogs offer insight, evidence-based information and resources, and a very human connection as they shed light on various topics and aspects of depression, anxiety and related disorders.
If you are in crisis please dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Please note that ADAA is not a direct service organization. ADAA does not provide psychiatric, psychological, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Founded in 1979, ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through aligning research, practice and education.