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The Key to Overcoming Anxiety, Panic & Worry
ADAA member Dave Carbonell, PhD wrote this blog post to accompany his new ADAA webinar.
“The harder I try, the worst it gets!”
Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines – Avoiding Another Drug Crisis
This blog post is presented by the ADAA 2020 Conference Gold Sponsor VistaGen Therapeutics.
The Wisdom of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Perfect Gift for New Moms
When a baby arrives, gifts are most often given to the new little bundle of joy rather than to the new parents. Parents might find their homes heaped with adorable onesies, brightly colored chew toys, and board book editions of childhood favorites. What do new parents need?
How to Beat the Back to School Blues
The “unknown” is anxiety provoking for just about everyone. So how will this upcoming school year be for our teens? We don't know, and neither do they.
So You've Decided to Start Therapy for Your Anxiety…Here's How to Make It Work
If you have made the wise decision that it is time to get help, first of all: good for you. Treatment for anxiety disorders requires a significant investment of time, energy, and effort.
Can CBD Help with My Anxiety and Depression?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound that has gained popularity in recent years. Here are some frequently asked questions about CBD answered by two mental health professionals who are working in this area:
Watch, Ask and Listen: How to Tell if Your Child or Teen is Anxious or Depressed
Families often ask themselves what to look for to know if their child or teen is struggling with anxiety, depression or OCD. And other families are often beating themselves up for not noticing or missing what their children are experiencing.
ADAA Member Experts Debunk Common Anxiety Myths #MythBusters
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Drs. Debra Kissen and Kevin Chapman hosted a Twitter chat under the title #MythBusters where they debunked common myths surrounding anxiety and provided the actual corresponding facts.
Influences of Cultural Differences in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
Culture affects the way we express our thoughts, behaviors and emotions. It is therefore not surprising that there are cultural differences in the way anxiety and depression is manifested and treated.
5 Tips for Navigating the Stress and Anxiety in College
College is an exciting time for many young adults. It’s a time of newfound freedom, opportunity to expand one’s social network, develop new friendships, engage intellectually and consider one’s future career paths. However, it can be a challenging and stressful time for many.
Using Body-Based, Community-Centered Methods to Address Anxiety and Depression in Vulnerable Populations
Prior to joining the Stress, Trauma and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC) at Wayne State University (WSU), I did not know much about the refugee community, aside from what was publicized as a political point of contention during the 2016 election. I now see it as the crisis that it truly is.
Escaping the Web of Anxiety: The Most Effective Treatment For Anxiety Disorders
You’re getting ready for a peaceful night sleep when you see something moving on the floor next to your bed. A spider! You yell for your braver-half to kill it. Your hero jumps into action. The shoe slams down on the hardwood. Thank goodness!