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Personal Story
06.30.2022
Celebrating Progress: Why the Celebration of Juneteenth Matters to the Black Community
For me as a Black woman, the celebration of Juneteenth is much more than just a 24-hour long holiday. Instead, it painfully reminds me of the strength, trauma and extreme sacrifice my ancestors experienced in order for me to be afforded the opportunities I have today. It also serves as a reminder of the continued work we need to do to ensure future generations are provided the same, if not additional, opportunities.
Webinar
06.23.2022
The Brain, Body, and Sexual Health Connections
Your physical health, mental health, and sexual health are all important for your wellbeing. However, the stigma surrounding these topics can make it embarrassing and difficult to ask questions to your loved ones or health provider.
Blog post
06.22.2022
Like Mother, Like Son: Passing the Torch to the Next Generation
“The ADAA conference provided me with a platform to continue my journey forward into greater understanding of how best to support and treat the patients that I have come to be so inspired by…,” Alex said, adding he is also grateful to his mother and the chance to continue her work into the next era of mental health as the field expands and improves.
Blog post
06.22.2022
Talking to Children and Teens After a School Shooting
If your child has seen coverage of such an event, make sure you talk with them about what they think about it and how they think it impacts their life and the world around them.
Blog post
06.22.2022
How to Talk with Your Children and Teens in the Aftermath of a Violent Event
The key message for parents to convey after exposure to any type of trauma or violence is to ensure that your child feels safe and loved. This can be challenging given the frequency of these events. Knowing what your child’s school is doing to address risk is important so that you can talk with your child and give them a safe home context as well.
Personal Story
06.21.2022
Recovery from Panic Disorder: Breaking Through Those Dark Clouds
I was very sensitive as a child and was born as a twin. At the age of 15, my first panic symptom started when my neighbor suddenly passed away and I became afraid of death. For those reading my story, I can assure you that you can come out of this completely. Anyone can recover if you are determined and put all these things together.
Personal Story
06.21.2022
How to Fight Against GAD
Alberto has dealt with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for five years. Here are four ways (combined with medication and therapy) that he has found helpful in managing his anxiety and depression.
Podcast
06.17.2022
What is Paruresis (Shy Bladder Syndrome)? - Podcast
Paruresis is the inability to urinate in public restrooms, or in situations where other people are present. It is a social anxiety disorder, and there is generally a fear of judgment associated with it.
Video (YouTube or Vimeo)
06.17.2022
What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)?
What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)? ADAA Member Erika Vivyan, PhD shares an introduction on PCIT as a treatment option for your child and discusses what PCIT's goals and core principals are, when it is generally used to treat, and what to expect.
Video (YouTube or Vimeo)
06.13.2022
How to Find a CBT Therapist
If you are looking for CBT as your treatment option for anxiety or depression, ADAA members provide some questions and insight on what to ask clinicians.
