Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

How Do We React to Trauma?

Trauma affects us in profound ways, shaping our emotional and physical responses. In this engaging video by ADAA member Dr. Arash Javanbakht, discover the various ways our minds and bodies react to traumatic events. Gain insights that can help promote resilience and well-being.

New ADAA Member Books! Summer 2023

What’s New in the ADAA Publishing World?

Friday, June 30, 2023 - 22:32

Check out our ADAA members' new books that offer help for the public and support for professionals.

How Common is PTSD?

Did you know that approximately 8% of the general population experiences PTSD? Today is PTSD Screening Day and ADAA member Dr. Arash Javanbakht‘s video offers important insights on the prevalence of PTSD. Help spread awareness and support those affected by using #PTSDAwareness #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthSupport

How PTSD Changes the Brain

Ever wonder how PTSD changes the brain? This PTSD Awareness Month, Dr. Arash Javanbakht, a renowned psychiatrist and ADAA member, sheds light on the fascinating neuroscience behind PTSD in this insightful video. Gain a deeper understanding of the brain's response to trauma and the potential for healing.

What is Trauma, What is PTSD, Who is Affected, and How to Get Help

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 14:27

What happens in PTSD, is that the brain goes into the fight and flight mode and is constantly on alert to protect the person from recurrence of the highly dangerous experience. But the problem is that it cannot come down from that state of heightened arousal, even after leaving the dangerous situation, and coming back to the safe life environment.

Healing Physical and Mental Trauma Bone by Bone: Depression, Anxiety & PTSD After the Amtrak 188 Train Crash

by Geralyn Ritter

June 8, 2023

To me, a survivor of trauma was someone who had been in a gruesome war or was violently abused or someone who was trafficked. I was just in a really bad accident, no one intended to hurt me. I should be happy that I survived when others didn’t and yes I was in pain all the time and I felt lousy, but I was one of the lucky ones. How could I be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder?

Is What You're Feeling PTSD? What To Do To Help

Is What You're Feeling PTSD? And What to do To Help

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 02:24

If you’re wondering whether you or a loved one might be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there are some important things for you to know.

Understanding Postpartum OCD and the Mother/Baby Attachment

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 14:33

It’s common for a new mother to experience thoughts or worries about her newborn child. I remember the worrying thoughts I had shortly after my son was born when I left for an ADAA conference for a few days.

Major Focus

State

Louisiana

Major Focus's goal is to provide peer and emotional support to Women Veterans. Share self care ideas and instill confidence and esteem to other Women Veterans.

Location: Bossier City, La (virtual/in person)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 480-283-5274

The Black Church: Our Refuge, Our Mental Health

Friday, March 24, 2023 - 16:41

Working with Black churches to create a better today and a much better tomorrow in the field (literally) of mental health care for African Americans are three Black leaders in mental health who will present at the 2023 ADAA Conference. ADAA is excited to have Bernadine Waller, PhD, Atasha Jordan, MBA, MD and Kimberly Arnold, MPH, PhD discuss their work, research and findings in a presentation titled Implementing Evidence-Based Mental Health Interventions in Black Churches.

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