Depression | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? ADAA Member Barbara Waldfogel, LCSW shares an introduction to ACT as a treatment option for your mental health journey and discusses what the goals and core principals of ACT are, when it is generally used,, and what to expect if seeking ACT treatment.

Healing from Anxiety and Depression - Justin's Story

by Justin Bernardez

April 11, 2022

I prioritized reading, journaling, meditating and therapy as the first ways to get myself back on track. I used music and my voice to talk about my experiences and the constant state of overthinking and anxiety that I was in.

Physical Appearance Does Not Define

by Kealee Hohmann

April 6, 2022

I am Kealee Hohmann. A confident, courageous and ambitious woman who works in the construction industry. However, physical appearance does not tell someone exactly who you are or what you have been through. I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in May of 2020.

The Stigma Surrounding AAPI Mental Health

by Tanaya Kollipara

April 4, 2022

Overall, the state of mental health in the AAPI community is dire. There is still much that needs to be improved, both in terms of how we approach and how we care for those with mental illness in our Asian American/Pacific Islander communities.

My Panic Attack

by Yasmina Rebani-Lee

April 4, 2022

You are sitting on a chair listening to a conversation between two people. One of them is your mentor—a psychologist with a specialty in clinical psychology—and the other is a voluntary participant in a clinical research study.

Self Care - A Depression Awareness Art and Social Project

by Yuliya Osyka

March 15, 2022

“Self Care” is a self-initiated social project, consisting of 12 illustrated posters dedicated to showing ways to take care of oneself in depression:

Mind the Gap: Worsening Black Maternal Mental Health Outcomes During the Pandemic

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 08:40

Pregnancy and childbirth can be a joyous time in a woman’s life but can also be a challenging one. Besides the physical changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum, about 20% of women may experience mental health challenges.

Six Ways to Motivate Yourself to Move When You’re Feeling Down

Monday, March 14, 2022 - 09:04

Evidence-based research has consistently found that physical activity can improve emotional wellbeing and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.