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11.01.2021
Getting Radical About Gratitude
What if I told you that there is something you could do for only five to ten minutes a day that would make it easier to live longer, feel more joy, have better relationships, and could add seven years to your life? What if I told you that this same thing could improve your psychological resilience and help you in your recovery from anxiety and depression?
Blog post
11.22.2023
Gratitude - A Mental Health Game Changer
ADAA Blog Post by Ashley Smith, PhD - Research shows that the more present we are, the happier we tend to be, even when the present moment isn’t pleasant or enjoyable. Rumination is a sneaky mental habit that zaps us of joy. This is where gratitude can be particularly helpful.
Blog post
12.02.2021
The Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude for Kids & Teens
Gratitude may be especially helpful for kids and teens who suffer from symptoms of anxiety and depression, given its ability to improve symptoms associated with both of these categories of mental health disorders.
Blog post
02.13.2019
Valentine’s Day: Day of Love or Day of Longing?
What comes to your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? If you suffer from anxiety and worry, then there is a good chance that you are concerned about being disappointed or about disappointing someone.
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01.15.2022
How to Beat the Blue Monday (and Beyond) Blues
While it’s pretty common to have periods of feeling down, sad, or blue, especially this time of year, sometimes it’s more serious than that. Depression is real, and it’s important to recognize it and get proper treatment.
Personal Story
06.18.2024
A Black or Biracial Woman's Mental Health Nightmare
I was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder at the age of 23. I went on to work for many years, marry, divorce, and have three children. And in my 30s I added anxiety and schizoaffective disorder to my mental health repertoire.
Personal Story
01.21.2025
There's Always a Rainbow, You Just Can't See
Substance abuse, psychosis, attempted suicides, anxiety and depression are just some of the things I have experienced in my life, but I always know that there's a rainbow that I just can't see. Through my 37 years of sobriety, going to therapy, and taking medication, I try to give back and help those who may be struggling with their sobriety and mental health by sponsoring and attending AA meetings, working as a Peer Support Specialist at Windhorse Community Services, offering professional speaking and through my music.
Blog post
04.30.2025
10 Tips to Bounce Back from Job Loss or Insecurity
Here are 10 practical and empowering strategies from ADAA members Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT, and Arash Javanbakht, MD, to help you cope, rebuild, and grow after job loss or job insecurity.
Blog post
09.09.2024
Managing Mental Health and Relationships in an Election Year
What we don’t often think about is how stress and anxiety can significantly increase during an election year and affect everyone’s mental health. Learn more about how to manage this stress and anxiety.
Personal Story
10.02.2025
My Journey from Feeling Like a Loser to Finding Happiness
Ken shares his journey from a painful, lonely childhood and struggles with depression and anxiety to finding purpose, happiness, and personal growth through faith, fitness, and daily habits.
Personal Story
09.07.2024
Rise Up Riseman
I try to be mindful of every aspect of my life because I know how deeply it impacts my mental health. And now? My mental health isn’t just okay—it’s good. I’ve learned to turn my deepest fears into my biggest ambitions.
