Consumer | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

Traumatic Experiences: Getting Stuck and Unstuck

Monday, August 14, 2023 - 10:31

Many years of research (much of which has been conducted by the authors of this post) have shown that people who try to avoid memories and reminders of difficult experiences have more symptoms of PTSD and depression, and other problems over time.

7 Tips for Addressing Back-to-School Anxiety

Monday, August 7, 2023 - 21:29

As summer comes to a close, whether parents, caregivers, educators or therapists, we all understand that while exciting, the return to school can also be fraught with anxiety.

Heat and Mental Health

Martin Paulus Climate Anxiety Extreme Heat

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 17:10

As we are experiencing heat domes across the planet, there is emerging evidence from recent publications that heat, among effects on many other human activities, can also have profound effects on mental health. - Martin Paulus, PhD

Harm OCD vs. Being Dangerous

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 07:51

Harm inducing types of thoughts, images and urges are typically referred to as Harm OCD and they can cause significant distress and anxiety in sufferers.

Other Conditions

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)

What is Tardive Dyskinesia?

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a drug-induced movement disorder that causes a range of repetitive involuntary muscle movements. A person with TD symptoms has no control over these movements. TD may develop months to years after taking certain medications used to treat bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. These medications include antiemetics, tricyclic antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications.

Is it Danger or Discomfort? Tips for Handling Panic!

Monday, July 10, 2023 - 09:15

Panic isn’t what you think it is. It’s not an attack at all, and that’s a misleading name for it. It’s you having an internal reaction of fear – your heart rate changes, your muscles tense up, your stomach feels bad, you have scary thoughts of calamities, and so on.

September 14, 2023

How Do You Talk About Suicide?

Gillian C. Galen, PsyD and

This free live webinar presented in collaboration with McLean Hospital will discuss how to talk with a loved one about suicide and some common myths and misconceptions that can interfere with effectively communicating with and supporting your loved one.

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Tips to Combat the "What If's" of OCD During Pregnancy and After Birth

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 06:57

Is my OCD going to get worse during pregnancy or after giving birth? The worry that OCD symptoms may be exacerbated during reproductive events is common among individuals trying to become pregnant, currently pregnant, or after delivering a baby, and it’s a question that I often get asked in my practice.

Early Intervention in Mental Health is Essential says NIMH Clinician: Research Studies & Novel Treatments in Youth Irritability Show Promise

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 20:53

The growing mental health crisis is indisputably affecting our youth. In fact, the pediatric mental health crisis has been called the “top patient safety threat” of 2023.

New ADAA Member Books! Summer 2023

What’s New in the ADAA Publishing World?

Friday, June 30, 2023 - 22:32

Check out our ADAA members' new books that offer help for the public and support for professionals.

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