Consumer | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

What is Toxic Masculinity and How it Impacts Mental Health

Monday, November 14, 2022 - 07:11

Men experience more feelings than just anger. Can you own your anxieties and face them in effective and sustainable ways? Can you let yourself feel sadness, grief, or depression without shutting down or avoiding the feelings?

Thriving in Friendships When You Have OCD

Saturday, November 5, 2022 - 20:35

Friends are the people we keep in our lives by choice and not because of familial bonds, work contracts, or other circumstances. However, for those with the disorder, finding and nurturing friendships while in the thick of symptoms can be just as difficult.

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.

Falling into Sadness: What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 19:12

When the seasons change, it is not uncommon for some people to notice shifts in their mood. If the timing aligns with the change of seasons, you may have what’s called, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to a lack of sunlight or changes in seasons. Have you ever heard of the 'winter blues'? SAD is very similar to the winter blues but with increased symptoms.

Men's mental health, supporting men's mental health webinar

November 29, 2022

A Safe Space - Men's Mental Health

O'Shan Gadsden, PhD and

Daniel Singley, PhD and

L. Kevin Chapman, PhD and

This free webinar explores the signs, symptoms, and possible treatments of anxiety and depression in men. Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of how to support men, tools to support mental health, and how to start talking about mental health to break the stigma.

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Is it OCD or Social Anxiety? Or is it Both?

Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 02:32

In true form, for OCD lovers like myself, I posed more questions than answers in the title. That was intentional, to be funny, eye-catching, and thought-provoking. Hopefully, I pulled off at least two of th

10 Tips to Manage the Uncertainty and Stress of the Midterm Elections

Bethany Teachman MidTerm Election Anxiety

Monday, October 17, 2022 - 14:38

10 suggestions from a clinical psychologist to make it through this stressful period of political division and constant flood of upsetting news stories.

Election Stress, Stress Management Webinar

October 20, 2022

Managing Election Stress

Michelle Patriquin, PhD, ABPP - ADAA Board Member and

Anxiety and stress related to politics and elections affects us all. ADAA partners with Menninger to bring you this webinar. It provides tips and best practices for managing your political stress and anxiety during and after the mid-term election.

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Election Stress: How to Find Peace with Political Polarization

Monday, October 17, 2022 - 10:40

When working with my clients and myself, I’ve found the following three essential strategies to be most effective in easing mid-term election anxiety and stress.

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