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Open Doors

by Madison Jo Sieminski

February 25, 2020

I am currently typing this in bed as I’m trying to avoid getting up. It is 2:13 pm and I haven’t found the motivation to start my day. It is a gloomy, rainy day so what about this makes me want to get out of bed? These are the days you want to just relax and watch movies. The struggle with anxiety is, this never seems to happen. Anxiety makes you think you should be doing more, that everything needs to be perfect.

ASD and Anxiety - My Story

by James Kirkendall

January 29, 2020

Hello, my name is James and I want to voice my struggles and successes with others that are suffering from mental illness and developmental issues. Ever since I was little I knew something was off. I was always told throughout my life that I seemed like a calm person, however that was far from the truth. The wheels were always turning in my head. I was intrigued by the success stories on ADAA and reached out to share my story.

A Story About Gratitude and Giving Back

by Frederic Terral, Founder of Pockitudes

January 28, 2020

For years, I struggled with depression, anxiety, and a critical inner voice. From an early age, I remember feeling anxious and unhappy.

My Cause My Cleats - Jacksonville Jaguars

by DJ Chark Jr.

December 14, 2019

The My Cause My Cleats campaign is collaboration between the NFL and players where players represent hundreds of charitable organizations whose missions they are passionate about.

December 12, 2019

Resisting Myths and Reducing Shame: Understanding the Impact of Rape Culture on the Prevalence of Sexual Assault within the African American Community

Carmel Browne, LCSW and

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Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines – Avoiding Another Drug Crisis

Mark A. Smith, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc

Monday, October 28, 2019 - 13:47

This blog post is presented by the ADAA 2020 Conference Gold Sponsor VistaGen Therapeutics.

Neverles

by Elina Radushinsky

October 18, 2019

My goal with Neverles is to create a network that we each could relate to. A network that honors our differences, our fears, our dreams, and goals. That celebrates it without judgment. We all need to be a little easier on our selves and always remember that we are greater.

October 30, 2019

Spotlight on Maternal Mental Health: Treatment and Research

Joy Burkhard, MBA and

Catherine Monk, PhD and

Margaret Altemus, MD and

Rahil Briggs, PsyD and

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How to Overcome a Fear of Flying

Monday, September 23, 2019 - 14:50

Overcoming a fear of flying takes a lot of courage and practice. But it is possible with appropriate treatment.

Letting the Music Speak!

by Khing Ceaze

September 11, 2019

Mental illness is something that plagues Americans in each and every state within the country. Depression, anxiety and PTSD are silent killers. They may not cause physical death, but they do cause each and every individual affected by them to lose a piece of themselves. As an individual who struggles with depression as well as anxiety, I myself am on the battle field in this fight against mental illness.

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