Depression | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

A Teen's Story

by Sunny

December 12, 2022

I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression when I was 13. I found out what mental health was a couple of days later by having a panic attack. After going to a therapist my mental health was getting better. Two years later my cousin passed away in a car crash. That year started off as wreck when he died in January. It was really tough that year. I struggled to keep my grades up and my anxiety/depression proceeded to get worse. I depended on someone to distract me from what was going on. My happiness only depended on them.

A Trend Worth Setting: Influencers Support ADAA and Mental Health Awareness

ADAA Influencers Echard Cosgrove Benardez LAT35 Joshua Thompson Doug Middleton

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 10:07

These generous people lend us their voices, their stories and experiences, and help us shed light on underreported issues like male body dysmorphia and the traumatic effects on the family and friends of a person who died by suicide. Some even use their incredible talents in sports to reach individuals around the world.

The Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Learn about the signs and symptoms of depression in this ADAA video.

This Man, 26.2 Miles: David H. Rosmarin Goes the Distance for ADAA

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 17:01

For the second year in a row, ADAA member David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP, ran a fundraising campaign in conjunction with his Philadelphia marathon, raising a total of over $5,000 for ADAA. Dr. Rosmarin is raising awareness about depression and sat down with ADAA to talk about this mental health illness.

Hadassah Foundation Cameroon: The Journey

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 09:00

As the Executive Director of ADAA, I am always thrilled when we realize our work is making a difference and that we are reaching farther and wider. So, when the Hadassah Foundation, a mental health organization in Cameroon, contacted ADAA with a request to access our free member-created, publicly available, evidence-based resources, we not only acquiesced, we collaborated.

Taking Safety, Defense and Prevention from the Football Field to the Mental Health Field

by Former NFL Player Doug Middleton

November 14, 2022

In football, I play safety. It’s a position I have taken most of my professional life but also in my journey with mental health advocacy and calling for more awareness and equity, particularly in sports.

Searching for Sullivan

by Morgan Zheng

November 14, 2022

My struggle with depression and anxiety is one I still deal with every day. The hardest part is learning how to re-parent myself, to learn how to cultivate self-love, to be curious about what life might be like without my harsh inner critic.I grew up letting that inner voice, letting my fears and anxieties bury me.

May 4, 2023

Alternative Taxonomies to the DSM 5 with a Focus on Internalizing Symptoms

Antonia Kaczkurkin, PhD and

This May 4th live webinar will introduce participants to the concerns raised about our current mental health classification system (DSM-5), to become familiar with the research exploring alternative taxonomies, and to understand how this may impact the future classification of internalizing disorders (anxiety and depressive disorders) in particular.

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Mindful Meditation Works for Everyone

Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 20:10

Meditation isn't just for yogis, mindful meditation is important for everyone to practice, and everyone can do it. Maybe you've tried it once and didn't feel like it went well—don't throw in the towel just yet. Meditation is simple and anybody can be successful at it.

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to a lack of sunlight or changes in seasons. Have you ever heard of the 'winter blues'? SAD is very similar to the winter blues but with increased symptoms.

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