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Are the Kids Really Alright? Troubling Headlines, Teenage Girls, and Declining Mental Health

Are the Kids Really Alright? Teenage Girls, and Declining Mental Health Karen Martinez Gonzalez

Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 15:58

The headlines and the CDC report are indeed alarming, but they should serve as a wakeup call to all of us. Yes, we should think seriously about why we are seeing a steep decline in the mental health of teenage girls, but we have to come together now as parents, family, friends, educators, clinicians, providers, and as a society to support, enhance and establish more preventive measures for our youth.

Managing My Mental Health Journey

by Daniel Michael Schooner Jr

April 3, 2023

Remember that healing takes time, but it is possible. With the right tools and support, you can overcome your struggles and live a happy and fulfilling life.

October 5, 2023

Sex & Anxiety

Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP and

Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST and

Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT and

Debra Mollen, PhD and

The 2023 Annual Fall Forum, Sex & Anxiety will bring together several leading experts to provide their clinical and research perspectives on the interaction between sex and anxiety.

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March 1, 2023

Protecting Your Self-Esteem from the Thrills & Spills of Dating

Molly Lyda, MA, LMFT, LPCC and

For those with anxiety this free live webinar on March 1st will provide helpful and proven tips and practices to improve self-esteem while dating (or even in preparation for dating!) and learn to thrive while finding romantic love and partnership.

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Believe in yourself, you CAN get out of dark world of depression/anxiety

by Vedant Vyas

January 9, 2023

Despite seeing so many doctors, nothing concrete was coming out in the medical diagnosis. Slowly and steadily, I crafted a strategy to fight the situation. I believed that all these negativities around me can be overcome by positivity and focusing on the good things.

To All Who Struggle Silently

by Scott O'Connor

January 9, 2023

Hi to all who struggle every day. I've been struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and depression for most my life. I have been struggling since I was a child with these disorders and have seen terrible downward spirals. I couldn't get along in school or work and keep a job to support myself, a hell of a long road that nearly never ends. And I just had to put down the best little dog anyone has ever seen.

My Three Steps: How I Went from Socially Anxious to Socially Confident

by Kyle Mitchell

January 6, 2023

You might think being able to strategize is a good thing, but when it involves hours and hours of time thinking of ways to get out of having to ask a question, give a presentation, speak up in class, and generally avoid most social interaction, it can be detrimental.

Is it OCD or Social Anxiety? Or is it Both?

Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 02:32

In true form, for OCD lovers like myself, I posed more questions than answers in the title. That was intentional, to be funny, eye-catching, and thought-provoking. Hopefully, I pulled off at least two of th

August 16, 2022

Social Anxiety in Teens & How to Treat It

Jacqueline Sperling, PhD and

In this webinar, you’ll learn about the different ways that social anxiety can show up and the tools available to help you feel more in charge of your emotions.

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5 Tips for Finding Success for Social Anxiety & Job Interviews

July 6, 2022

5 Tips for Finding Success for Social Anxiety & Job Interviews

Tynessa Franks, PhD and

5 Tips to help you overcome your anxiety to do your best at a job interview.

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