Professional | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

Join the Conversation: The ADAA Conference, Social Media and You!

Monday, November 29, 2021 - 14:44

ADAA’s conferences are incredible, offering unparalleled learning, networking, and engagement opportunities. However, for many attendees – both new and seasoned – the constant hustle can be overwhelming.

The Science of Gratitude: 5 Easy Practices for November

The Science of Gratitude: Five Easy Practices for November

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 09:10

Science supports how consciously practicing gratitude can help you feel better, attain stronger mental health outcomes, and even curb anxiety.

November 8, 2021

Uncovering Effective CBT - Preventing and Treating Depression Among Youth

Marieke van den Heuvel and

Denise Boden and

Shirley Reynolds, PhD and

CBT has demonstrated to be effective for the prevention and treatment of depression in youth. However, CBT can differ in content with different presence and duration of treatment components. In order to improve the effects of CBT and to find out WHAT works best, it is important to identify (non-)effective components of CBT programs.

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Psilocybin-assisted Psychotherapy - Mood Disorder Treatment

January 27, 2022

The Next Frontier of Mood Disorder Treatments - Psilocybin-assisted Psychotherapy

Greg Fonzo, PhD and

There is a recent and growing resurgence of interest in the potential for psychedelic compounds to be utilized as treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. Learn about a broad overview of the history, current clinical practice, and potential therapeutic mechanisms underlying psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy.

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It's Not Just OCD About Physical Appearance: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 09:31

In BDD, people are tormented by obsessive thoughts associated with a part or parts of their physical appearance being flawed in some way, yet these flaws tend not to be noticeable to anyone but themselves.

Depression Across the Lifespan: Depression⁠—and its Treatments⁠—are Different for Each Life Stage

Depression - Fall Forum - Depression Across the Lifespan

Monday, October 18, 2021 - 10:08

The signs of depression can look different for everyone.

Talking About Race in Therapy: How White Psychologists Can Respond to Clients

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 14:07

Read more on the strategies psychologists can use to discuss race in therapeutic spaces from ADAA Members Erika Vivyan, PhD and Katherine Martinez, PsyD.

Active Witnessing: Guiding Kids of All Ages To Do the Right Thing

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 13:34

When our family (KM) recently moved, my children discovered that in each of their new schools’ peers were using racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks, something they had not previously experienced. My kids were woefully unprepared - and it turns out this is not unusual.

Autism and Depression Webinar - SPARK Collab with ADAA

October 26, 2021

When Autism and Depression Come Together: What We Know, How to Manage, and Key Resources

Shuting Zheng, PhD, BCBA and

Rebecca Sachs, PhD and

Dena Gassner, MSW and

Hear from an expert panel on the prevalence, assessment, diagnosis, treatment options, and experiences for those with co-occurring autism and depression. Presented in partnership with SPARK.

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