Videos and Podcasts
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…
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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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…
ADAA sits down with ADAA Member Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP and Ashley Bramhall, MA to discuss what burnout means, strategies to practice self-care, and how to find balance in your life.
Can you define what burnout means?Dr. Yip: Well, I think there are many different definitions of burnout…
What does it really mean to grieve — and when does grief become a danger to your life? In this weighty episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA member Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, a leading expert in psychology whose work on grief and loss has touched millions. Dr. O’Connor shares…
In this episode of Inside Mental Health, we peel back the layers of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) — a condition far beyond simple vanity. Host Gabe Howard and ADAA member Scott Granet, LCSW tear apart the facade of BDD — a mental battle where the mirror becomes your worst enemy. With raw…
Sometimes, you are so consumed by caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness — like major depressive disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder — that taking a moment for yourself feels like a betrayal. In this episode of Inside Mental Health, host Gabe Howard and ADAA member C…
What if giving birth left you with nightmares, hypervigilance, and a constant sense of dread — and no one believed you? Worse, what if you didn’t think it mattered because, after all, the baby is healthy? In this eye-opening episode, host Gabe Howard talks with ADAA member expert Lauren Sippel,…
Is your child a picky eater, or is it something more serious — and how can you tell? Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) goes far beyond food preferences. It’s driven by deep-seated fears of choking, vomiting, or other anxieties that can lead to dangerous nutritional deficiencies.…
Dive into a no-holds-barred conversation that shatters common myths about self-harm. Join host Gabe Howard and renowned psychologist, ADAA member Gillian C. Galen, PsyD, as they explore the intricate world of self-harm and emotional regulation. Delving into the neuroscience behind adolescent…
ADAA sits down with ADAA Member Paul Greene, PhD to discuss the many aspects of trauma: what it is, how it’s different from PTSD and stress, and how to get help if suffering from a traumatic experience.
What is trauma?Dr. Greene: Trauma is a stressful or disturbing exposure to…
