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11.13.2023
Differentiating Self-Harm OCD from Suicidal Ideation
How do I know if I have self-harm OCD or if I actually want to kill myself? This is a significant differentiation to make because it can have treatment-impacting and even life-threatening consequences.
Blog post
11.09.2023
Professional Growth | ADAA Member Benefits
As an ADAA member you enjoy many great benefits. But did you know that joining ADAA also enhances your professional growth?
Video (YouTube or Vimeo)
11.03.2023
What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Major Depressive Disorder, also known as MDD, is a common mental health challenge that many people face. MDD is not the same as depression. In this short video, we’ll help you understand what MDD is, its signs, why it happens, and how it can be treated.
Video (YouTube or Vimeo)
11.03.2023
What is Depression?
We all have tough days, but when we feel down day after day, we may be experiencing clinical depression.
Everyone experiences depression differently. ADAA's website provides additional support resources.
Video (YouTube or Vimeo)
11.03.2023
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
OCD is a common mental health challenge that many people face. In this short video, we’ll help you understand what OCD is, its signs, why it happens, and how it can be treated. Whether you're someone dealing with OCD or want to support someone who is, this video is can help.
Blog post
11.03.2023
We Think Therefore We Are Thinking About Thinking: When Overthinking Becomes A Disorder
Thinking, and even overthinking, is normal but when it becomes a mental health disorder, known as hyperawareness OCD, the person feels completely distracted and out of control.
Blog post
11.01.2023
BIPOC/Minority Mental Health Needs More Diverse Care Professionals - How ADAA is Helping to Create Equality
Almost 75 percent of mental health professionals in the US today are white. That leaves roughly 25 percent as non-white, whether they identify as Black, Indigenous, persons of color or some other race or ethnicity.
Blog post
10.30.2023
Tips for Protecting Yourself and Your Children from Disturbing Media Images
Limit the depth of exposure to details. People can consume news in limited ways. In other words, learn what’s happening, then stop there. Avoid the urge for disaster voyeurism. If you have heard the story, you might not need to search for the images or the videos; if you have seen them, there is no need to revisit them over and over.
Event
10.30.2023
Tell or Not: The Pros and Cons of OCD Self-Disclosure
Personal Story
10.26.2023
The Stigma of Anxiety Disorder
The stigma of mental illness continues to be an issue in our world. Its impact will often delay a person who struggles with mental health from addressing their concerns the moment they have them.
Support Group
10.26.2023
