Depression

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. While many people are aware of physical symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, the effects on mental health are often overlooked.

Externally, people with high-functioning depression may give the impression of "managing" or "coping" with their symptoms and seem to be “fine,” even successful. Internally, they may be struggling with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, or low motivation. Read this blog to learn more about high-functioning depression.

Trauma has a way of leaving its mark—not just in your memories but in the way your brain and body work every day. Let’s explore five distinct ways trauma affects you—and what that might look like in your life.

As part of Women's Health Month, ADAA's Women Mental Health SIG presents a series of blogs and videos showcasing women trailblazers in the mental health sector. In this blog, learn about Paula Clayton, MD, an internationally recognized researcher, dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and advocating suicide prevention.

One of the most worrisome situations that anyone with a job can face is the awareness that your employment might end through no fault of your own. What can you do when your employer announces cutbacks, layoffs, profit loss or restructuring that eliminates your department? How do you cope when you realize your history of good performance reviews no longer protects you from job loss?

Panic attacks, particularly when you don’t know what they are or where they are coming from, can be incredibly frightening. ADAA member Simon Rego, PsyD, ABPP, A-CBT understands how scary it can be for someone who suffers from panic disorder. Check out this blog to learn more about panic attacks, panic disorders, and how to treat them.

As a therapist and author who specializes in stress and anxiety, and has lost my home in the Santa Rosa fire, I am writing this blog to remind myself of the powerful tools I use in my practice with my clients. If It helps others to deal with their own challenges, nothing would please me more.

Public health keeps communities healthy by preventing disease, promoting well-being, and ensuring everyone has access to essential care. While many people link public health to vaccination campaigns or clean water, mental health is equally crucial.

The ancient wisdom of "mens sana in corpore sano" reminds us that mental and physical health are inseparable. Reimagining healthcare to bridge this divide will prevent unnecessary interventions, save lives, and foster well-being.