Videos and Podcasts
No one likes to throw up. But for some, the mere thought of vomiting is a Level 12 emergency that halts life in its tracks. This is the reality of emetophobia—a debilitating fear of vomiting that often hides in the shadows of more common diagnoses like anxiety or eating disorders. In this…
Social anxiety disorder can make everyday activities stressful and scary. If you or someone you know experiences social anxiety disorder there is support available. Learn more about social anxiety disorder and how to find help.
Use our Find Your Therapist Tool to find support near…
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In this video, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) explains what Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDT) is and how individuals can find help and support.
This video was created in collaboration with Evernorth Health Services a leader in…
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Perimenopause is a natural part of a woman's life, but what impact can it have on your mental health? Learn more about how changing hormones can affect your mental health and increase anxiety or depression in this video. This video was made possible through…
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In this video, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) explains how OCD and trauma are related and how individuals can find help and support. When something scary or upsetting happens, it can leave the brain's "alarm system" on high alert. To calm that…
In this ADAA 2026 conference presentation, Abigail Powers Lott, PhD (ADAA member), explored the importance of PTSD screening during pregnancy and examined emerging approaches to identifying and supporting pregnant Black women who may be experiencing trauma-related symptoms. Pregnant individuals…
In this ADAA 2026 conference presentation, Berra Yazar-Klosinski, PhD (ADAA member), Jill Emanuele, PhD (ADAA member), Jonathan Schettino, PhD (ADAA member), Azin Bekhrad, MD, Kari Gregory, LPC (ADAA member), discussed the current state of psychedelic-assisted therapy, including emerging…
In this ADAA 2026 conference presentation, Harita Raja, MD (ADAA member), Michelle Witkin, PhD (ADAA member), Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, LCSW-C (ADAA member), examined the role of estrogen and other reproductive hormones as neuroendocrine regulators influencing mood, anxiety, cognition, and…
In this ADAA 2026 conference presentation, Shauna Pichette, LPC, LPCC (ADAA member), Molly Schiffer, LCPC, Michelle Massi, MFT (ADAA member), Michael Young, MD, explored how health anxiety develops and how clinicians can help individuals navigate the complex relationship between physical…
In this ADAA 2026 conference presentation, Robert Hudak, MD, Jon Hershfield, MFT (ADAA member), Amy Mandelberg, LCPC, Rebecca Berman, LCSW, MLSP, CEDS-C, explored emerging forms of technology-related obsessions and compulsions in the digital age. As technology becomes increasingly integrated…
In this ADAA 2026 conference presentation, Richard Zarnberg, PhD, examined whether a digitally delivered mindfulness program can reduce neuroticism among adolescents at elevated risk for emotional disorders. Neuroticism is a well-established risk factor for anxiety, depression, and other…
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In this video, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) details the diagnostic and treatment nexus of OCD and trauma for clinicians. Trauma can shake up the brain’s “alarm system” , leading to compulsions that function as “safety rituals” to regain a…
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Have you heard of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)? If not, you’re not alone. ADAA is excited to share our latest professional education video focused on understanding and treating TD. Elevate your knowledge of TD and help your patients.
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a…
A Personal Story of Triumph from our Public Community - Andy's Story. I created this video because, for as long as I can remember, mental health has been a daily factor in my life-- something which has weighed me…
Video length: 02:15 What is anhedonia and what causes it? While the mental health field continues to research anhedonia and its causes you can learn more now to spot the signs in your patients. Learn more about who can be impacted, and how to provide support. Learn more:
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Do things you used to enjoy no longer make you happy? Anyone can experience anhedonia, including those with depression.
Anhedonia (also referred to as the lack of positive mood) presents as “deficits in the capacity to feel pleasure and take interest in…
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Welcome to our newest “What Is?” video where we talk about Major Depressive Disorder, also known as MDD. MDD is a common mental health challenge that many people face. MDD is not the same as depression. In this short video, we’ll help you understand what MDD is, its…
ADAA sits down with Dan Rocker (International Paruresis Association (IPA)) and ADAA Member Ruth Lippin, LCSW to discuss paruresis, or Shy Bladder Syndrome. In this podcast we review what paruresis is, how it can impact ones life, and what treatment options are available.
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As political campaigns ramp up, many of us feel the pressure and anxiety that come with the constant stream of fear-based rhetoric. In this timely episode, Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA Board member Michelle Patriquin, PhD, ABPP to explore the phenomenon of election stress.
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ADAA sits down with ADAA Members Emily E. Bernstein, PhD and Nicholas C. Jacobson, PhD to discuss what app-based therapies and the ongoing research in digital mental health.
If we are using an app, what does it mean for that app based therapy to be guided versus not guided?When it's…
