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Blog post
06.04.2024
The Myth of the Carefree Summer
Instead of striving for the elusive “best summer ever,” focus on creating a meaningful, enriched, and engaged summer experience. Here are my top 10 tips to help you live your summer to the fullest on your own terms.
Personal Story
05.21.2024
Depression Doesn’t Mean Defeat - Don't Give Up!
If you’re feeling hopeless, worthless, like a burden or disappointment, or stuck and filled with despair thinking no one understands or cares; don’t believe those lies. There is a purpose for your life - there is a purpose for this pain. Don’t miss your future by choosing to end it in this dark season of your life.
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.
Personal Story
05.09.2024
Journey of Empowerment
The relentless cycle of worry and fear can be overwhelming, but it's also what drives me to advocate for mental health awareness and support.
Webinar
05.07.2024
How to Identify Signs of Depression and Talk of Suicide in Teens
When a teen seems depressed or talks about suicide it can be hard to know what to do as a caregiver. In this webinar Dr. Ryan Brown shares tips and strategies to identify the signs of depression and address the risk of suicide in teens.
Blog post
05.04.2024
New ADAA Member Books: Spring 2024
Check out our ADAA members' new books that offer help for the public and support for professionals.
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
04.29.2024
Navigating the Telehealth Terrain: Recognizing the Limits and Knowing When to Pivot to In-Person Care
Telehealth allows for increased access to care, providing a flexible option for families, and allows for exposure work in the home setting where compulsions may be the strongest. Yet, telehealth does not come without challenges.
Blog post
04.25.2024
Ketamine: A Rising Star in Mental Health Treatment
As a medication used traditionally as an anesthetic, ketamine now shines as a potential lifeline for those battling severe depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Its ability to provide rapid and effective relief in treatment-resistant cases offers hope to those struggling with severe mental health challenges.
Personal Story
04.24.2024
Living with OCD, Autism and Depression
I was diagnosed with OCD, autism, and depression. In elementary school, I always felt different—I didn't understand the people around me, and I was treated badly.
Personal Story
04.03.2024
Grateful For Today
My goal is to destigmatize the topics of mental health and addiction and to create awareness so that people suffering can ask for help, know they are not alone, and realize there is always hope.
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.