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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.

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.

Taking Safety, Defense and Prevention from the Football Field to the Mental Health Field

by Former NFL Player Doug Middleton

November 14, 2022

In football, I play safety. It’s a position I have taken most of my professional life but also in my journey with mental health advocacy and calling for more awareness and equity, particularly in sports.

How to Talk to Men About Suicide

Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States. In this short video, Dr. Reynold's reviews the importance in having conversations about mental health with men, reviews the warning signs, and dismantles myths about suicide.

What I Learned from Working in a Behavioral Health Hospital

by Dominique Castro

November 2, 2022

I found that treating the person, talking to the person, and seeing the person was the best and most effective way to deliver care. They were people, not merely patients.

A Widow's Perspective as a Suicide Loss Survivor

by Cassey Dale

September 22, 2022

I made this video for others to see a different perspective of how suicide can impact a family. A widow's perspective. I want to share my story in hopes that it will give someone the feeling of validation and understanding.

Addressing Suicide Risk – Prevention, Stigma, and Support

September 8, 2022

Addressing Suicide Risk – Prevention, Stigma, and Support

Alex Bettis, PhD and

Jill Harkavy-Friedman, PhD and

Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA and

During National Suicide Prevention Week, ADAA and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) came together to review suicide warning signs, the questions to ask for help or to provide support to others, and what to do when in crisis.

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The Dark Cloud Overhead

by Jason Jepson

August 16, 2022

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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.