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Work It Towels

by Stacy Pierce

May 4, 2022

Work It Towels is a San Diego, CA mother and son premium fitness towel business created to inspire everybody to move. Our gym towels are incredibly soft, absorbent and motivational. We strongly believe exercise plays a significant role in maintaining positive mental health.

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.

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:

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.

April 21, 2022

Nutraceuticals and Herbs for Depression and Anxiety

David Mischoulon, MD, PhD and

The presentation will review selected nutraceutical and herbal remedies that are used for treating depression and anxiety.

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February 15, 2022

Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Depression

Sameer Sheth, MD, PhD and

This webinar provides an overview of the history of DBS for TRD, focusing on the last 10 years of effort. During this time, there have been a number of open label and randomized controlled trials that have shed light on this therapy. The webinar also discusses current trials in this field.

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My Experiences with my Mother's Delusional Disorder

by John

February 15, 2022

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America has helped me through my issues. I have been a part of this community for a few years now, and when I was struggling, reading relatable stories other people have posted on ADAA has been comforting. Especially at a young age when I knew very little about mental health.

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