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Personal Story
04.03.2024
Ode to Bipolar Disorder
Read "Ode to Bipolar Disorder, a poem describing what it's like living with bipolar disorder, written by a member of the ADAA community.
Personal Story
04.01.2024
Dreaming Beyond My OCD
I was diagnosed early with my first mental health disorder – ADHD – at the age of 12. Six years later I received a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. And at 34, OCD. This was the most challenging, both in terms of the symptoms and the treatment.
Webinar
03.26.2024
Doing Affirmative Cognitive Behavior Therapy with LGBTQ+ Youth and Their Families
This CE eligible webinar with Jeffrey Cohen, PsyD and Ilana Seager van Dyk PhD, aims to provide attendees with the basic tools needed to use evidence-based clinical practice (i.e., CBT) with LGBTQ+ youth and their families using an affirming, minority stress-informed lens.
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.
Personal Story
03.20.2024
Advocating for Mental Health with Music
My music persona “Goldyngambit” has become my brand to be an advocate of mental health awareness. And had I not battled this illness, I wouldn’t have been able to create my art.
Books/Media
03.18.2024
Anxiety and Depression Association of America Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Year of Publication/Release
2024
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 21% of U.S. adults will experience a mood disorder at some point in their lives and 31% will experience an anxiety disorder.
Webinar
03.14.2024
New! Free CE Offerings for ADAA members in Partnership with the Ross Center
ADAA is partnering with the Ross Center to offer ADAA members free access to The Ross Center’s CE education library.
Blog post
03.13.2024
Tackling Shy Bladder Syndrome: Understanding and Managing Paruresis
Does the thought of using a public restroom fill you with dread? Shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, is more than a minor inconvenience; it represents a significant performance anxiety disorder affecting countless individuals
Personal Story
03.13.2024
As an Athlete, I Needed to Win the Mental Health Game
As an athlete struggling with mental health issues, there came a time when I had to step away from the physical game and concentrate on the mental game. It was not an easy decision.
