Adolescents | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

The Power of Saying, “Whatever"

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 17:17

I’m a psychologist who treats OCD and Anxiety Disorders. When my patients get to a point in treatment when they shrug their shoulders and say to me, “Yeah, I had an intrusive thought, but ‘Whatever”, I know we have hit a home run.

The Benefits of Working Out for Our Mental Health

Anxiety and Depression - Benefits of Exercise on your Mental Health

Lauren Ruhl, LPC, CSCS and Mitchell Greene, PhD

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 12:00

Exercise can play a multifaceted role in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. Learn more in this blog post published in partnership with bodybuilding.com.

Returning Safely to In-Person Learning

Eda Gorbis PhD Back To School In Person Anxiety

Monday, July 19, 2021 - 14:22

One of the biggest adversities children have faced in quarantine is social isolation from their peers. Schooling and extracurricular activities associated with long-term education plans were the first to go during the shutdown, as the highest priority was to protect children from the spread of the virus. While necessary for the safety of the public, this has shown to have devastating effects on pediatric mental health.

Back to School: Parent Tips for Navigating a Return to In-person Class

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - 13:53

Aside from the logistics of getting all the right school supplies, managing uncertainty is likely going to be the greatest challenge for returning to in-person school this fall

Shaking Off the Social Rust after COVID-19

Social Rust after COVID-19

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 14:22

It may feel like your social skills are a little rusty due to COVID-19. The activities that we used to do, such as attending a social gathering or sharing a meal, may feel awkward or anxiety producing. It is normal to feel this way in the context of the pandemic.

The COVID-19 Cycle: Social Anxiety and Withdrawal in School-Aged Kids and Teens

Social Anxiety Disorder Dr. Erika Vivyan

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 09:33

ADAA member Dr. Erika Vivyan writes..."Many families are managing anxious and depressive symptoms in their kids and teens who have been isolated for months. This increase in social anxiety and withdrawal in school-aged kids and teens during the COVID-19 pandemic may be best explained by the cycles that perpetuate these symptoms in “the new normal..."

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part Two: Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in People with Autism

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 12:35

April is world autism awareness month, and so there is no better time to bring to light not only the challenges associated with autism, but also the most common conditions that impact this community.

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part 1 - A Guest Blog Post from SPARK

Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 12:35

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting those on the autism spectrum. Anxiety can cause extreme fear, dread, sweating, restlessness, and even chest pain. “A lot of us do experience anxiety, and we struggle with it in our own ways,” says Jairo E.

Antiracist Parenting is a Journey Not a Destination.

Friday, April 2, 2021 - 11:29

Parenting is an increasingly complex job. It’s layered with important responsibilities one of which is raising anti-racist children. In addition to being a Registered Psychologist, I am also a parent, a white parent, who wonders what I can do to engage with this important work.

3 Ways to Help Kids Manage Emotions During Covid

Elisa Nebolsine, LCSW

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 12:44

The virus has upended the world as we know it, and kids are struggling. Kids were not meant to live this way. None of us were meant to live this way, but as a child therapist, I have a specia

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