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July 29, 2021

Contextual Behavioral Approaches to Reducing Minority Stress

Matthew D. Skinta, PhD, ABPP and

Contextual Behavioral Approaches to Reducing Minority Stress Among Sexual and Gender Minority Clients

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I Always Wanted to Fit in and be Normal...What is the Actual Definition of Normal Though?

by Cassidy Walker

June 15, 2021

I used to pass out from anxiety... yes, you heard me. I actually would faint from stress. At one point in my life, I finally gave up and told people "Yes, I am lying about my fainting spells", because I had no idea what was going on.

Journey to Recovery

by Joshua Beharry

June 14, 2021

Throughout my journey and the years since, I’ve tried many different strategies to get better including self-help strategies and websites like ADAA for information on what depression is, to formal treatment options including medication, talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and peer support groups.

35 Mile Run to Help Raise Money for ADAA

by Christopher Marcel

June 10, 2021

While many around me do not know, I am no stranger to anxiety myself. I suffer daily from OCD and I am in a constant battle to control it. I understand the importance of having the right resources and access to information to learn how to overcome mental illness.

Greatest Day of My Life

by Brian Messner

May 27, 2021

Early in 2020 I experienced my first panic attack at the age of 34. I had entered into psychotherapy a few months earlier and things seemed to be getting better.

Stress Less, Sleep More

Heather L Rusch, PhD

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 12:00

If you find that you’re not sleeping enough—you’re not alone. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 35% of American adults skimp on sleep; and this rate is even higher in African Americans and other minority groups.

You're the Real Badass

by Manvi Tiwari

May 19, 2021

Manvi's Story... "I feel anxiety survivors should start to talk about their health issues. Here I am, an anxiety survivor, still striving to get better while talking about my entire journey. I want to let people know that mental health issues should not be stigmatized."

Mental Health and Being a Musician

by Erin Cosgrove

April 13, 2021

As a musician, my life is normally spent on the road performing, making music with people, and interacting with show-goers and friends. All of that got completely overturned when quarantine started. I was in a serious state of depression for 6 months, basically it began as soon as the pandemic started. The stress of everything happening in the world really made my mental state decline. I didn’t know how to deal with it at first and was really struggling. What helped me most was writing music.

April 15, 2021

Walking Through Fire: Overcoming Pandemic Burnout

Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT and

April 15 live CE/CME eligible webinar with Karen Cassiday, PhD will describe the known symptoms of professional burnout, how they differ from depression and how they might manifest in a mental health professional.

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