Depression

Anna Bartuska BS/BA, Derri Shtasel, MD, MPH, Luana Marques, PhD

Though none are immune to COVID-19, the rippling impacts of the current pandemic are unequ

Soo Jeong Youn,PhD, Torrey A. Creed,PhD, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, PhD, Luana Marques, PhD

In an already challenged, and often under-resourced mental health care system, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health needs across the globe1,2.

Resources

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Here is a list of helpful resources relating to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) including: videos, blog posts, webinars, tips to manage stress and anxiety, screening tools, and more.
by Marci Goldberg

It seems so unreal that back in 2000 when I was first diagnosed with depression and anxiety that I could ever imagine I would have found the PERFECT tool for my toolbox and my BEST medicine; that would have helped me cope with all these important mental health issues that I face. I attend therapy sessions twice a month with my therapist but that’s not the way I cope best.

COVID-19

For many in our public community the COVID pandemic is still triggering increased anxiety. Find helpful tips and strategies from our ADAA mental health professionals.
by Madison Jo Sieminski

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.

What is OCD? OCD is composed of two components: obsessions and compulsions.  Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images. The thoughts, impulses, or images are not excessive worries about real-life problems.

by Frederic Terral, Founder of Pockitudes
For years, I struggled with depression, anxiety, and a critical inner voice. From an early age, I remember feeling anxious and unhappy.
by DJ Chark Jr.
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