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My Stroke Story

by Kaitlyn Fieseler

May 3, 2021

I want to advocate for stroke survivors to get immediate and comprehensive support for their emotional well-being. And I want to inspire someone battling depression to ask for help. I

Melissa's Mental Health Awareness Month Story

I have always suffered with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but really hit rock bottom about 5 years ago after my hysterectomy. About 18 years ago after the birth of my first child I suffered some complications. To this day, I can replay every moment - this is when the doctors diagnosed me with PTSD.

Antonio's Mental Health Awareness Story

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! My name is Antonio Liranzo, I am an actor and author. I believe that breaking the stigma is so important and it is ok to not be ok.

In the past year, I have been on my own journey with my anxiety...

Antonio Liranzo - Mental Health Awareness Month Video

by Antonio Liranzo

April 28, 2021

In the past year, I have been on my own journey with my anxiety. I discovered that I have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder),

Evidence-based Therapies for Adolescent Depression - From the Washington University Pediatric & Adolescent Ambulatory Research Consortium/Washington University School of Medicine

Four evidence-based videos featuring ADAA member Melanie Van Dyke, PhD explaining: Evidence-based Therapy for Adolescent Depression - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Selecting a CBT Therapist - How to Know if Therapy is Working

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part Two: Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in People with Autism

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 12:35

April is world autism awareness month, and so there is no better time to bring to light not only the challenges associated with autism, but also the most common conditions that impact this community.

What Now? Dealing with the Emotional Aftermath of the Verdict

George Floyd After the Verdict by Kathariya Mokrue

Saturday, April 24, 2021 - 12:59

One year ago, the world tuned in to see a man being murdered by a uniformed police officer while onlookers pleaded for mercy. George Floyd’s death led to numerous protests all over the world against police brutality and systemic racism experienced by Black and Brown communities.

Mindfulness and Intrusive Thoughts OCD Webinar

May 20, 2021

Mindfulness Based CBT to Move Past Intrusive Thought OCD

Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA and

Paul Greene, PhD and

Mindfulness can be a helpful tool to understand and manage intrusive thoughts. In this webinar, Drs. Kissen & Greene will share tips and tools to apply mindfulness to these thoughts. Doing so will help you reduce anxiety and cope with the thoughts in a healthy way.

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Dear Anxiety...

by Carima J. Cassell

April 20, 2021

I believe my experience with anxiety started much sooner than I was able to understand what the word "anxious" really meant. As a child, I struggled with my weight.

Anxiety Post-Pandemic

Friday, April 16, 2021 - 09:23

For many of us, the pandemic and now the time we are moving into post-pandemic has created an unusual situation – life as an unbroken series of days that followed the same pattern.

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