ADAA Mental Health Blogs for the Public
07.26.2024
The journey of therapy is deeply personal and transformative. Here are 10 tips to help both children and adults manage the transition to a new therapist, ensuring continuity and growth in your mental health journey.
07.23.2024
An upsetting myth about Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been circulating online, saying that CBT “blames” individuals for their problems. Nothing could be further from the truth, and this profound misunderstanding could prevent people from seeking treatment that thousands of studies have demonstrated is effective in helping people get well and stay well.
07.10.2024
Much is written and done to battle stigma in mental health these days. Groups such as WISE put out wonderful content to educate the public and eradicate stigma.
06.28.2024
We invite you to learn about self-talk as a simple yet highly effective secret weapon to battle anxiety and depression. We advocate for creating short phrases that guide us and focus our intentions.
06.27.2024
Lately, I’ve been noticing the ways that, despite decades of studying worry, my mind can trick me into a ruminative spiral by telling me I am planning or preparing rather than uselessly worrying.
06.24.2024
Feeling stressed at work? You’re not alone. Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are at higher risk for burnout. Learn how to identify and prevent workplace burnout.