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Blog post 07.06.2021

An Update on LGBTQ Youth’s Mental Health (Professionals)

According to the latest mental health statistics from the Trevor Project’s 2021 Youth Mental Health National Survey, 42% of LGBTQ youth reported that they seriously contemplated suicide during the pandemic. Additionally, these youth experienced elevated rates of anxiety and depression due to social isolation as many were unable to further their gender and sexual identity development and expression due to a lack of accepting and affirming environments that were open during the pandemic.

Event 06.21.2021

Optimizing Exposure Therapy for Youth with Complex Comorbidities and Presentations

Webinar presented by ADAA Member Emily M. Becker-Haimes, PhD and Hannah E. Frank, PhD

Article 06.04.2021

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety/Depression

Because of the nature of chronic illnesses/diseases, whether it be increased hospitalization, excessive worry, or hormonal changes, having a chronic illness/disease increases the likelihood of developing a mental illness

Michelle Pievsky, PhD

Michelle Pievsky, Ph.D. is a child psychologist at Lifespan in Providence, RI. She works alongside a team of developmental behavioral pediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, social workers, and community counselors at the Children's Neurodevelopment Center.

Personal Story 05.14.2021

The Journey To Cold Harbor

It is my sincere hope that this new collection of songs brings as much comfort and healing to others who live with anxiety and depression, as writing them has brought to me.

Blog post 04.26.2021

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part Two: Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in People with Autism

April is world autism awareness month, and so there is no better time to bring to light not only the challenges associated with autism, but also the most common conditions that impact this community.

Blog post 04.15.2021

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part 1 - A Guest Blog Post from SPARK

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting those on the autism spectrum. Anxiety can cause extreme fear, dread, sweating, restlessness, and even chest pain. “A lot of us do experience anxiety, and we struggle with it in our own ways,” says Jairo E.

Katherine Martinez, PsyD

Katherine Martinez (she/her/hers) is a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada.

Webinar 04.02.2021

2021 Fall Forum: Depression Across the Lifespan

ADAA's annual Fall Forum - eligible for 2-3 CE/CME credits brought together a panel of renowned experts in an engaging and interactive presentation.

Hannah E. Frank, PhD

Hannah E Frank, PhD is a postdoctoral fellow at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and at the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center at Bradley Hospital. She completed her graduate training at Temple University under the mentorship of Dr. Philip C. Kendall. Dr.

Emily M. Becker-Haimes, PhD

Emily M. Becker-Haimes, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. She is an implementation scientist and clinical psychologist dedicated to improving mental healthcare for youth. Dr.

Webinar 03.03.2021

Optimizing Exposure Therapy for Youth with Complex Comorbidities and Presentations

Featuring Emily M. Becker-Haimes, PhD and Hannah E. Frank, PhD. This workshop will describe how clinicians can leverage principles of exposure theory to guide case conceptualization, using a four-step model of exposure therapy practice that can be integrated with other interventions as needed to best suit clients’ individual needs.