Depression

New books by ADAA members offer practical, evidence-based strategies to help teens facing racial stress, individuals living with chronic illness, and families supporting loved ones with mental illness or trauma cope, heal, and thrive.
by Maddie Andrews
After decades of battling undiagnosed trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, Maddie turned their mental health journey into a powerful story of recovery. Through therapy, medication, and community support, they founded a nonprofit to help others and now advocate for stigma-free, accessible mental health care for all.
Ask the Author Q & A: Mastering our Emotions - Biblical Principles for Emotional Health
July 24, 2025
L. Kevin Chapman, PhD and
This webinar features L. Kevin Chapman, author of "Mastering our Emotions - Biblical Principles for Emotional Health" Dr. Chapman discusses how faith and psychology work together to heal emotional struggles.
Mother and child embracing on a red couch in a cozy living room with curtains, bookshelf, and potted plant, conveying warmth and connection.
August 14, 2025
Joanna Sexter, MD and
Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD and
Maria Zimmitti, PhD and
Shasha Lowe-Anderson, PhD and
Expert panelists, including a child psychologist, pediatrician, and psychiatrist from Resilience Across Borders, share practical tools to build family resilience and make the back-to-school transition easier.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool, but it can also pose a risk for youth. A recent health report from APA urges adults to stay alert and to guide teens in using AI wisely, prioritizing real relationships and mental health.