College Students

On November 13, 2018, ADAA held a Twitter chat under the title #HolidayDepression.

Patricia Thornton, PhD

We conceptualize OCD as a biologically based mental health disorder whereby a person experiences intrusive unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and engages in rituals (compulsions) to get rid of the anxiety (or any uncomfortable feeling) associated with these thoughts.

On October 11, 2018, ADAA held a Twitter chat under the title #SocialAnxietyADAA. ADAA members Debra Kissen and Holly Scott answered questions on the signs and symptoms of social anxiety as well as coping tips and strategies.
 

Eda Gorbis PhD, LMFT

Peggy, an attorney in her late 30s, establishes rituals to protect herself from aging and in her mind, becoming ugly.