Stress | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

How Black Women are Harnessing the Power of Racial Identity in the Face of Racism

Friday, March 11, 2022 - 11:43

Our growing understanding of the relationship between racism and health has enormous implications broadly and in relation to minoritized women. Black and Brown womanhood often results in the exposure to multiple oppressive and traumatic experiences uniquely dependent on the intersection among racism, sexism, and violence.

What Parents Can Do to Help Young Children and Teens Deal with Stress and Anxiety, and Other Negative Feelings

James Cowart PhD Parents and Children and Anxiety and Stress

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 12:27

Feelings of stress and anxiety are a normal fact of life for both adults and children. This reality, while unpleasant, is best dealt with by learning how to cope with stress and anxiety rather than denying or catastrophizing its existence.

Self-Compassion: The Art of Tending to Your Struggles with Loving-kindness Instead of Self-criticism

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 11:19

There are many ways in which you can practice self-compassion. Learn more in this blog and webinar series by ADAA Member Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT.

How to Build Resilient Health Care Teams

Friday, September 10, 2021 - 15:42

The current pandemic has unleashed unique stressors on our health care community. While many medical and mental health care workers have responded with resilience, our health care workforce is not immune to the trauma and suffering they face.

How to Build Resilient Health Care Teams

Friday, September 10, 2021 - 13:53

Coping with Disasters and Traumatic Events

Kathariya Mokrue, PhD

Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 15:27

Emotional responses of witnessing and experiencing disasters, mass violence, and traumatic events can vary from person to person.

3 Ways to Help Kids Manage Emotions During Covid

Elisa Nebolsine, LCSW

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 12:44

The virus has upended the world as we know it, and kids are struggling. Kids were not meant to live this way. None of us were meant to live this way, but as a child therapist, I have a specia

3 Ways to Help Kids Manage Emotions During Covid

Elisa Nebolsine, LCSW

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 12:44

The virus has upended the world as we know it, and kids are struggling. Kids were not meant to live this way. None of us were meant to live this way, but as a child therapist, I have a specia

The Aching Blue: Trauma, Stress and Invisible Wounds of Those in Law Enforcement

Arash Javanbakht, MD

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 15:48

Steve has served as a police officer for 24 years, including being a SWAT team member for years. He and I have worked together on his traumatic experiences. He has told me that in a given day a police officer might have to deal with two to three overdoses and do CPR.

Wildfire Anxiety - Relaxation Tips

Jennifer Shannon, LMFT

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 11:37

A muffled crack of thunder, followed by a flash of light that lit up the bedroom wall. Then another, louder CRACK! I had been lying in bed awake since 1AM, for three hours, my husband next to me, deep asleep. But now the wind was pushing violently against our windows, and I woke him up.

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