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

Surviving GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder

by Medrick Lihanda

February 9, 2023

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This condition controlled my every thought and action, causing me to experience panic attacks, physical pain, and intrusive thoughts.

Keep Your Mental Health in the Game: Therapy and Support for Athletes

Athletes and anxiety and stress mitch greene

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 12:27

Athletes will continue to work hard, push themselves, and make their bodies do things many of us can only marvel at, but the attention and awareness to mental health in the field of sports gives them a fighting chance with conditions like anxiety and depression.

March 1, 2023

Protecting Your Self-Esteem from the Thrills & Spills of Dating

Molly Lyda, MA, LMFT, LPCC and

For those with anxiety this free live webinar on March 1st will provide helpful and proven tips and practices to improve self-esteem while dating (or even in preparation for dating!) and learn to thrive while finding romantic love and partnership.

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Believe in yourself, you CAN get out of dark world of depression/anxiety

by Vedant Vyas

January 9, 2023

Despite seeing so many doctors, nothing concrete was coming out in the medical diagnosis. Slowly and steadily, I crafted a strategy to fight the situation. I believed that all these negativities around me can be overcome by positivity and focusing on the good things.

To All Who Struggle Silently

by Scott O'Connor

January 9, 2023

Hi to all who struggle every day. I've been struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and depression for most my life. I have been struggling since I was a child with these disorders and have seen terrible downward spirals. I couldn't get along in school or work and keep a job to support myself, a hell of a long road that nearly never ends. And I just had to put down the best little dog anyone has ever seen.

Mental Health Support Group

State

Pennsylvania

The Mental Health Association of Franklin & Fulton Counties Mental Health Support Group is a free group ran by a Certified Peer Specialist. The group meets on a weekly basis on Tuesday nights from 6pm to 8pm at our office located at 144 South 8^th Street Suite 111 Chambersburg, PA 17201. The group is an open group which means anybody can attend at any point in time. The group was created to help people with mental health challenges to have a safe space where they can discuss their concerns and general life. You don’t need a mental health diagnoses to attend.

Hadassah Foundation Cameroon: The Journey

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 09:00

As the Executive Director of ADAA, I am always thrilled when we realize our work is making a difference and that we are reaching farther and wider. So, when the Hadassah Foundation, a mental health organization in Cameroon, contacted ADAA with a request to access our free member-created, publicly available, evidence-based resources, we not only acquiesced, we collaborated.

Mindful Meditation Works for Everyone

Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 20:10

Meditation isn't just for yogis, mindful meditation is important for everyone to practice, and everyone can do it. Maybe you've tried it once and didn't feel like it went well—don't throw in the towel just yet. Meditation is simple and anybody can be successful at it.

Anxiety = Taboo

by Stephanie Buccella

October 6, 2022

This was my rock bottom anxiety attack which was frightening. Where I didn’t have control over anything in my brain or my body and realized I needed help. I’m sharing my story with you because I searched for so long to find professionals or anyone who could help me. Someone who didn't just tell me," don't worry it's just anxiety."

BabyGirl's Enduring Impact: Helping Those with Anxiety and Depression

by Melanie Sims

October 6, 2022

After her death, I received countless emails and private messages from people all over the world who said she helped them with their mental health struggles. Her joyful antics helped so many people feel better and even if only briefly take their mind off their struggles.

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