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04.20.2017
Journal of Mood & Anxiety Disorders Editorial Board
The Journal of Mood & Anxiety Disorders the official online journal of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
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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.
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11.21.2023
We Can Be Thankful In Times of Anxiety, Uncertainty and Tragic News
Disastrous news gets delivered in a highly emotional way – often on purpose – and while having strong feelings for the victims of war, floods, earthquakes, mass shootings or horrific accidents is justified, we also have to be logical and in tune with our own emotional processes when interpreting the news.
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02.09.2023
All the Way with Mental Health Care and Access
“Our first concern must be to assure that the advance of medical knowledge leaves none behind.” A conversation with ADAA#2023 Conference Keynote Luci Baines Johnson
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12.15.2022
10 Tips To Minimize Holiday Season FOMO
It is easy to experience holiday season FOMO and imagine everyone else is out there celebrating with friends and family, delighting in their picture perfect moments while you are just getting through your days. Check out these action steps you can take to experience YOUR best life.
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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.
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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.
Personal Story
11.19.2021
RAIN: A Mindful Framework for Addressing Anxious Thoughts
Developed several decades ago by Michele McDonald, RAIN is a tool for practicing mindfulness when we feel overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions. As someone who both lives with anxiety and practices mindfulness, I found this framework practical and implementable.
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11.09.2021
The Science of Gratitude: 5 Easy Practices for November
Science supports how consciously practicing gratitude can help you feel better, attain stronger mental health outcomes, and even curb anxiety.
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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?
Personal Story
10.15.2021
A Mindful Approach to Anxiety
About the author: As an anxious mom in search of calm, Melissa Lewis-Duarte, Ph.D. writes about living with anxiety and mindfulness-based behavioral change in real life.
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10.12.2021
Talking About Race in Therapy: How White Psychologists Can Respond to Clients
Read more on the strategies psychologists can use to discuss race in therapeutic spaces from ADAA Members Erika Vivyan, PhD and Katherine Martinez, PsyD.