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Blog post 03.24.2023

The Black Church: Our Refuge, Our Mental Health

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.
Blog post 02.09.2023

White Knuckling: All Pain, No Gain

White knuckling is the term used to describe the process of fighting or powering through a situation that you find anxiety provoking.
Personal Story 02.09.2023

Surviving GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This condition controlled my every thought and action, causing me to experience panic attacks, physical pain, and intrusive thoughts.
Blog post 02.08.2023

Keep Your Mental Health in the Game: Therapy and Support for Athletes

Athletes will continue to work hard, push themselves, and make their bodies do things many of us can only marvel at, but the attention and awareness to mental health in the field of sports gives them a fighting chance with conditions like anxiety and depression.
Webinar 02.01.2023

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

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.
Personal Story 01.09.2023

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

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.
Personal Story 01.09.2023

To All Who Struggle Silently

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.

Support Group 12.15.2022

Mental Health Support Group

The Mental Health Association of Franklin & Fulton Counties Mental Health Support Group is a free group ran by a Certified Peer Specialist.

Blog post 11.03.2022

Mindful Meditation Works for Everyone

Meditation isn't just for yogis, mindful meditation is important for everyone to practice, and everyone can do it. Maybe you've tried it once and didn't feel like it went well—don't throw in the towel just yet. Meditation is simple and anybody can be successful at it.