Stress | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

My Journey Towards Achieving Good Mental Health

by Winnie Rosen

July 26, 2022

My mental illness began to show signs the day I turned 14. Prior to this, I lived a good life. I wasn’t extremely happy but I was content. I had some friends, I did well in school, and my family relationships were ok. But on my 14th birthday, this all changed.

Feeling Safe at School – Coping with School Shootings and Mass Violence

August 25, 2022

Feeling Safe at School – Helping Children Cope with School Shootings and Mass Violence

Amie R. Newins, PhD and

Deborah C. Beidel, PhD, ABPP and

Learn strategies for managing fear and worry about school shootings for parents/guardians, teachers/school staff, and students.

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Overcoming Insomnia and Making Improved Sleep a Reality

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - 09:35

Getting a good night’s sleep provides many benefits. It reduces stress, supports health satisfaction, and allows one to feel overall more balanced. What happens though if the bed becomes associated with repeated stress, anxiety, and constant sleepless nights?

Talking to Children and Teens After a School Shooting

Talking to kids about violent events Sheila Rauch

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 10:05

If your child has seen coverage of such an event, make sure you talk with them about what they think about it and how they think it impacts their life and the world around them.

Recovering from Bullying and Interpersonal Cruelty

June 3, 2022

Recovering from Bullying and Interpersonal Cruelty

Lisa Sosin, PhD and

The World Health Organization recently declared an international crisis of prejudice, racism, and interpersonal violence.

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Mass shootings leave behind collective despair, anguish and trauma at many societal levels

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 04:17

People who are not directly exposed to a disaster but who are exposed to the news can also experience distress, anxiety or even PTSD. We have seen this in instances such as 9/11.

Be Elite

by Nate Seprosky

May 26, 2022

This is my story with stress and anxiety, two words that can affect so many. Although never truly understanding the meaning of these two words at a young age, the older I got, the more I understood the impact they can have on one’s life.

In The Life of Sam

by Samantha Crager

May 25, 2022

Every day is a bit of a struggle. Dealing with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, social anxiety, and ADD isn’t easy.

Mental Health & Medication: Debunking the Stigma - Live Q&A

May 17, 2022

Mental Health & Medication: Debunking the Stigma - Q&A

Jessi Gold, MD, MS and

ADAA and Jessi Gold, MD, MS sat down for an ADAA Instagram live community discussion on mental health and medication in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

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