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09.17.2024
Suicide Prevention & Warning Signs
You're not alone. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one support is available.
Blog post
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.
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11.02.2022
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to a lack of sunlight or changes in seasons. Have you ever heard of the 'winter blues'? SAD is very similar to the winter blues but with increased symptoms.
Article
10.16.2020
Tips to Manage Depression
Depression can make you feel like nothing will help, or that any relief will be temporary, and it can create a cycle of maladaptive thinking, feeling, and doing (or non-doing). However, depression is treatable, and in addition to psychiatric treatment and therapy, there are steps you can take to cope with depression.
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03.04.2020
COVID-19
For many in our public community the COVID pandemic is still triggering increased anxiety. Find helpful tips and strategies from our ADAA mental health professionals.
Article
11.04.2009
Depression Facts & Statistics
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the US.
Article
10.27.2009
Symptoms
Symptoms of depression can include any of the following:
Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood,
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism...
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10.19.2009
What is Depression?
Most people feel low and sad at times. However, for those diagnosed with depression, the manifestations of the low mood are much more severe and they tend to persist.
Blog post
09.26.2024
What you Need to Know About Breastfeeding and Parent Mental Health
Breastfeeding is a learned behavior for both baby and parent that requires guidance, nurturing, and support. However, as many of us who have breastfed before know, it does not always go well.
Personal Story
09.25.2024
Validation and the Power of Stories
Other times when I have felt safe is by reading other people’s stories. Stories help us connect with people, feel less alone, validate our feelings, and are vital to people who are struggling with all kinds of mental disorders.
Blog post
09.19.2024
4 Strategies When Your Child Refuses to Go to School
With school in full swing for students across the country, parents and caregivers could begin to see signs of school refusal. Rogers Behavioral Health’s Dr. Heather Jones explains how to identify it and provides strategies for helping your child overcome it.
Blog post
09.17.2024
Hidden Links: The Common Threads of Mental Health Disorders
In many illnesses, having one symptom makes you much more likely to have others. Such as, individuals with diabetes are more likely to also have hypertension. The same is also true for mental health disorders.