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New Mental Health Books for the Public Written by ADAA Experts

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 15:03

Every quarter ADAA interviews three members for a blog that showcases new books by our esteemed experts.

My Lifelong Struggle With Social Anxiety

by Tobias J. Atkins

September 7, 2016

For most of my life I’ve struggled with social anxiety disorder, along with generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, and depression. During the worst of it, I was on strong medication and medical disability benefits due to my fear of job interviews. I would feel uncomfortable or awkward in public 90 percent of the time.

Treating Anxiety Disorders, Part 1 (of 6): The Power of Anxiety

Licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, and other therapists can successfully treat disabling anxiety disorders. Video produced by AnxietyTraining.com

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Treating Anxiety Disorders, Part 2 (of 6): Treatment and Recovery: One Patient's Story

A young woman with OCD learns how to manage her OCD and finds out it no longer controls her. Video produced by AnxietyTraining.com

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Treating Anxiety Disorders, Part 3 (of 6): Medications and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Methods clinicians use to treat anxiety disorders: medications (psychopharmacology), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), complementary treatments. Video produced by AnxietyTraining.com

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Treating Anxiety Disorders, Part 4 (of 6): What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?

A licensed clinical social worker describes how cognitive-behavioral therapy effectively treats anxiety. Video produced by AnxietyTraining.com

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Treating Anxiety Disorders, Part 5 (of 6): Implementing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Details about how to implement cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety, specifically using exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments (exposure to anxiety triggers)
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Treating Anxiety Disorders, Part 6 (of 6): Complementary Approaches

How complementary approaches to treating anxiety can be effective, including family therapy, mindfulness (acceptance), exercise, yoga, and breathing. Video produced by AnxietyTraining.com

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Expert Tips for Overcoming Shame-Based Social Anxiety

Author Larry Cohen with book cover The CBT workbook

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 06:00

Social anxiety is often driven by shame, not just fear. Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and evidence-based strategies help people overcome shame-based social anxiety with ADAA expert insights and treatment resources.