Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

The Difference Between Planning and Worrying

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 00:57

Lately, I’ve been noticing the ways that, despite decades of studying worry, my mind can trick me into a ruminative spiral by telling me I am planning or preparing rather than uselessly worrying.

Workplace Burnout: Building Awareness and Prevention

Rogers Behavioral Health

Monday, June 24, 2024 - 19:11

Feeling stressed at work? You’re not alone. Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are at higher risk for burnout. Learn how to identify and prevent workplace burnout.

A Black or Biracial Woman's Mental Health Nightmare

by Gina Brown

June 18, 2024

I was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder at the age of 23. I went on to work for many years, marry, divorce, and have three children. And in my 30s I added anxiety and schizoaffective disorder to my mental health repertoire.

Courage Unveiled: My Journey with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

by Octavia S. Hicks

June 13, 2024

Thus began my journey to explore GAD more deeply... Along the way, I found the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. I read shared stories, explored resources, and joined a forum full of people like me; a safe space. This community became a beacon of light and a much-needed outlet.

How and Why Therapy Prevented Anxiety During the Pandemic

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 03:09

"At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety. I was rightfully worried about the transition of over 500 individuals and families to telehealth... To my very pleasant surprise, my anxieties did not come to fruition." Read Dr. Rosmarin's findings about how in person and telehealth therapy helped prevent patient's anxiety during the pandemic.

The Myth of the Carefree Summer

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 23:58

Instead of striving for the elusive “best summer ever,” focus on creating a meaningful, enriched, and engaged summer experience. Here are my top 10 tips to help you live your summer to the fullest on your own terms.

April 12, 2024

A New Transdiagnostic Treatment Target for Child Anxiety: Independence

Camilo Ortiz, PhD and

Anne Marie Albano, PhD, ABPP and

Mary Karapetian Alvord, PhD and

Matthew Fastman, MS and

This roundtable of leaders in the field of child anxiety with the goal of discusses a refocusing of CBT on the construct of child independence to bring effective treatment to far more children, reduce clinician, parent, and child resistance to treatment, and increase effect sizes. IFT is described, and preliminary data on its effectiveness is presented. The role of resilience as an outcome of independence and a possible transdiagnostic mechanism in the treatment of child anxiety is also discussed. How to adapt independence activities for children who live in inner-city, rural, and suburban settings is discussed.

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June 11, 2024

When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family’s Well-Being

Melanie VanDyke, PhD and

C. Alec Pollard, PhD and

Free - now available on-demand. Drs. Alec Pollard and Melanie VanDyke explain why some people behave in ways that are incompatible with recovery and offer suggestions for how to deal effectively with a psychiatrically impaired loved one who won’t seek help.

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Navigating the Telehealth Terrain: Recognizing the Limits and Knowing When to Pivot to In-Person Care

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 22:15

Telehealth allows for increased access to care, providing a flexible option for families, and allows for exposure work in the home setting where compulsions may be the strongest. Yet, telehealth does not come without challenges.

Ketamine: A Rising Star in Mental Health Treatment

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 07:18

As a medication used traditionally as an anesthetic, ketamine now shines as a potential lifeline for those battling severe depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Its ability to provide rapid and effective relief in treatment-resistant cases offers hope to those struggling with severe mental health challenges.

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