Depression | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

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.

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.

Ending the Silence of Quiet Suffering

by Gina Payne

October 27, 2022

For six weeks, I quietly suffered. I just couldn’t let anyone know what I was going through. I had learned from an early age that “I was just too emotional” and “had nothing to be sad about.”

This Just In: Antidepressants Don’t Work Anymore

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 09:40

Please note that this is an opinion piece by an ADAA colleague member -- "...the conclusion of a study published in Molecular Psychiatry in July 2022 – that there is “no support for the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations” – is not surprising, or even new. What is surprising is that popular media is interpreting the study’s conclusions to say that if serotonin is not the cause of depression, then antidepressants don’t work. Huh?

Men's mental health, supporting men's mental health webinar

November 29, 2022

A Safe Space - Men's Mental Health

O'Shan Gadsden, PhD and

Daniel Singley, PhD and

L. Kevin Chapman, PhD and

This free webinar explores the signs, symptoms, and possible treatments of anxiety and depression in men. Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of how to support men, tools to support mental health, and how to start talking about mental health to break the stigma.

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Finding My Own Silver Linings Playbook Through Mental Health Advocacy

by Clayton Echard

October 6, 2022

Bachelor Clayton Echard shares his experience with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a mental health condition that involves obsessively focusing on a real or perceived flaw in one’s physical appearance to a point where it interferes with daily life. If you suffer from BDD, you can find information and resources at ADAA.

November 2, 2022

Exploring the Current Landscape of Mental Health Apps and their Clinical Application

Dr. John Torous, MD, MBI and

Noy Alon, BS and

Sarah Perret, BA and

This webinar is designed to help clinicians understand the most recent findings around evidence, role, and integration of apps into care settings.

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Toxic Positivity

Friday, September 23, 2022 - 18:24

Toxic positivity has become increasingly popular in news media since 2020. Toxic Positivity occurs when encouraging statements are expected to minimize or eliminate painful emotions, creating pressure to be unrealistically optimistic without considering the circumstances of the situation.

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