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Blog post 05.11.2022

Should I Treat my Depression or Anxiety with Nutraceuticals and Herbs?

Nutraceuticals and herbal remedies are very popular in the United States and worldwide. Reasons for their popularity include access without a prescription, and generally fewer side effects compared to prescription drugs. However, the safety and efficacy products are less well studied and understood compared to FDA approved drugs. With growing use, we have seen more cases of serious side effects, toxic reactions, and interactions with other drugs. Shopping for nutraceuticals can also be tricky because different commercial preparations may vary in purity and strength. Finally, these treatments are not generally covered by medical insurance, so the consumer must pay out of pocket.

Rachel Yehuda, PhD

Rachel Yehuda, PhD, is an Endowed Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience of Trauma. She is also Director of Mental Health at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr.

Blog post 05.11.2022

Rethinking "Mental" Health

What would it be like if we approached mental health the same way we do physical health? If we normalized it. Everyone – every single human being with a human brain – needs to focus on psychological well-being.

Blog post 05.10.2022

All About Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Parent-Child Interaction Training (PCIT) is a type of therapy that involves both parents/guardians and their young children (usually ages 2 to 7). After all, parents/guardians are the ones who will see their children grow into the amazing adults they will be, and the therapist is only here as a brief part of that journey.

Webinar 05.10.2022

The Ethics of Burnout

Identifying & Addressing Systemic Barriers to Self-Care & Work-Life Balance in Clinical Psychology Trainees.

Personal Story 05.09.2022

The Beginning of My Journey with Anxiety

My story just started. About 3 months ago I started suffering from anxiety attacks out of nowhere. Of course, like so many others, I kept it to myself out of shame. I’m slowly doing better but I’m still having some ups and downs. It is going to be a long road ahead.

Webinar 05.09.2022

Trauma Treatment: Through a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Lens (Chapter 1-3)

This series of webinars teaches how you or your loved one can use DBT to help get through difficult stages of trauma treatment or the fear of starting.

Stephen Ross, MD

Dr. Stephen Ross is Research Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr.

Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD

Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD is the Ralph Metzner Distinguished Professor in Neurology and Psychiatry and Director Neuroscape’s Psychedelics Division at the University of California, San Francisco.

Ashley Bramhall, MA

Ashley Bramhall earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and as an MFT Trainee, Ashley began her training and specialization in the treatment of anxiety & OC spectrum disorders at Renewed Freedom Foundation.

Podcast 05.06.2022

Strategies to Prevent Burnout and Improve Work-Life Balance - Podcast

ADAA sits down with ADAA Member Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP and Ashley Bramhall, MA to discuss what burnout means, strategies to practice self-care, and how to find balance in your life.

Blog post 05.06.2022

Preparing Your ADAA Conference Submission: Tips for Writing a Strong Abstract

1. Know the conference theme.

Every year, ADAA's annual conference has a theme. Be sure to consider how your submission may fit within the conference theme, and reference this in your submission!

2. Establish your target audience.