Teens | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

Honoring the Person I Am

by K. Waheed

November 19, 2009

I am a middle-aged woman, married with two children. I was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at age 25. I am grateful to say that I have had tremendous support, terrific professional help, a strong will to recover, and a resolve to do whatever work necessary to overcome all of my trauma. Other miraculous help has been my spiritual beliefs and practices.

Conversations with Ken Goodman LCSW: Hannah Interview About Emetophobia

Ken Goodman and Hannah sit down to discuss emetophobia, what it's like to have a fear of vomiting and strategies to overcome it. Watch the full conversation to learn more about the fear of vomit and find support from others.

Grateful For Today

by Bryce Mackie

April 3, 2024

My goal is to destigmatize the topics of mental health and addiction and to create awareness so that people suffering can ask for help, know they are not alone, and realize there is always hope.

I Loved My Dad So Much

by Cara Bean

March 4, 2024

As a kid, mental health was a confusing mystery that no adult that I knew addressed with me. Coping skills, stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use all seemed like things to figure out on my own or with kids my own age who knew little more than I did.

Worth the Wait

by Gianna Garcia

February 8, 2024

I would always reminisce on everything I had said or did during the day and beat myself up for it. I felt that my life could potentially change but I still had no idea how to change my habits or get out of the state of mind I had now lived in for 2 years.

This Is Why

by Bryan Jung

January 17, 2024

With everything that has happened in my life, I’ve come to learn that every second and every moment cannot, and should not, be taken for granted. Anything can happen in a split second and life can instantly change course forever. I make an effort to not just go through, but conquer each and every day.

What is Anxiety to Me?

by Britt

November 17, 2023

I’m envious of people who say they don’t experience this mental road blocker. I wish I could turn the anxious switch off, be more laid back and care free.

Finding the Light at the End of the Tunnel

by Daneisha Carter

August 31, 2023

My name is Daneisha and I'm an African American woman who suffers from severe anxiety and stress. I was around 18 years old when I had my first panic attack. I couldn't breathe and it felt like I was going to die.

Youth Anxiety Brochure for Pediatric Care Offices

We have partnered with the REACH Institute to launch a new guide for parents and pediatricians about recognizing anxiety in children.

My Three Steps: How I Went from Socially Anxious to Socially Confident

by Kyle Mitchell

January 6, 2023

You might think being able to strategize is a good thing, but when it involves hours and hours of time thinking of ways to get out of having to ask a question, give a presentation, speak up in class, and generally avoid most social interaction, it can be detrimental.

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