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11.15.2022
Hadassah Foundation Cameroon: The Journey
As the Executive Director of ADAA, I am always thrilled when we realize our work is making a difference and that we are reaching farther and wider. So, when the Hadassah Foundation, a mental health organization in Cameroon, contacted ADAA with a request to access our free member-created, publicly available, evidence-based resources, we not only acquiesced, we collaborated.
Article
08.12.2014
Prevention & Warning Signs
You're not alone. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one support is available.
Page
10.28.2011
Anxiety and Stress in the Workplace
Having an anxiety disorder can make a major impact in the workplace.
Personal Story
05.11.2024
Shadows Over Sunshine
I know the road to recovery is long and fraught with challenges, but with the support of my community and the solidarity of those who share my struggle, I am committed to changing the narrative. I am no longer alone, and together, we are stepping out of the shadows to fight the unseen battles.
Webinar
05.06.2024
When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family’s Well-Being
Drs. Melanie VanDyke and Alec Pollard explain why some people behave in ways that are incompatible with recovery and how the family’s response sometime makes the situation worse. They will also offer suggestions for how to deal effectively with a psychiatrically impaired loved one who won’t seek help.
Personal Story
05.01.2024
Dealing with Stress and Depression During my Adulthood, Until Now
It felt like I was constantly swimming against the tide, struggling to keep my head above water. Therapy, lifestyle changes, and support from loved ones played crucial roles in helping to manage my stress levels.
Blog post
03.21.2024
Helping Children Face Their Worries and Fears: Tips from Two Psychologists
As parents we don’t like or want to see our children struggling. But worries, fears and anxieties are a natural part of life, and we have to understand that children go through these processes just like adults do. But as parents and caregivers, we should also be in tune with the degree, severity, frequency, and nature of our children’s fears and worries and know when a child might need some help.
Personal Story
03.04.2024
I Loved My Dad So Much
As a kid, mental health was a confusing mystery that no adult that I knew addressed with me. Coping skills, stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use all seemed like things to figure out on my own or with kids my own age who knew little more than I did.
Webinar
02.16.2024
Helping Anxious Athletes Learn to Manage Performance Doubts and Fears
Webinar
02.08.2024
Your College Mental Health Packing List: A Free Live Q&A in Partnership with Lumate Health
Join ADAA and Lumate Health March 6 for an insightful free, live Q&A public webinar for students and parents. It can be exciting to get a college packing list. And yes, picking out dorm decorations is fun, but those new Twin XL sheets aren't going to help manage the highs and lows that come with the transition to college.
Personal Story
01.29.2024
Using the Five Senses
Anxiety can come on randomly at any time—it’s normal! I’ve learned that grounding is the best way to bring yourself back down from an attack. Here is one technique I’ve learned which uses the five senses.
Blog post
01.22.2024
The “Invisible” Disorder: OCD Stigma & How We Move Forward
To change societal perceptions towards OCD, we must first understand what those perceptions are. The purpose of this post is to share key takeaways regarding pre-service teachers’ (PSTs’) perceptions of and stigmas towards OCD, and how we can increase awareness within our schools and communities.
