Grief | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

April 12, 2024

Toward a Biopsychosocial Understanding of Grief: Recent Advances and Innovations in Prolonged Grief Research

Donald J. Robinaugh, PhD and

Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD and

Matteo Malgaroli, PhD and

Sydney Friedman, MA and

Naomi Simon, MD and

ADAA 2024 Conference Recorded Presentation This symposium presents a series of studies working from a biopsychosocial systems framework and using a range of innovative methods to better understand and predict prolonged grief.

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Over The Moon

by Lily Meola

February 21, 2024

The story behind my newest single, "Over the Moon," stemmed from my absolute rock bottom. It’s as if the walls around me were caving in one after the other. Growing up became mandatory, and the light of being a carefree twenty-something blew out.

Rising Above My Story of Depression and Anxiety

by Karena Kilcoyne

February 6, 2024

After a while, my life began to take on meaning. I let myself feel. I unearthed pain, raw emotions, and intense feelings. These are not minor feats, especially for anyone suffering from depression or anxiety.

We Can Be Thankful In Times of Anxiety, Uncertainty and Tragic News

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 08:55

Disastrous news gets delivered in a highly emotional way – often on purpose – and while having strong feelings for the victims of war, floods, earthquakes, mass shootings or horrific accidents is justified, we also have to be logical and in tune with our own emotional processes when interpreting the news.

Tips for Protecting Yourself and Your Children from Disturbing Media Images

Disturbing media anxiety trauma stress Arash Javanbakht

Monday, October 30, 2023 - 15:14

Limit the depth of exposure to details. People can consume news in limited ways. In other words, learn what’s happening, then stop there. Avoid the urge for disaster voyeurism. If you have heard the story, you might not need to search for the images or the videos; if you have seen them, there is no need to revisit them over and over.

I Need a Backbone

by MORGXN

October 21, 2023

In September of 2015, I lost my dad suddenly. I often get connected to people who have experienced the sudden loss or loss of a parent at an early age — sometimes it feels like I should wear a name tag and say, 'I lost my dad early on'...

A Teen's Story

by Sunny

December 12, 2022

I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression when I was 13. I found out what mental health was a couple of days later by having a panic attack. After going to a therapist my mental health was getting better. Two years later my cousin passed away in a car crash. That year started off as wreck when he died in January. It was really tough that year. I struggled to keep my grades up and my anxiety/depression proceeded to get worse. I depended on someone to distract me from what was going on. My happiness only depended on them.

June 22, 2023

Prolonged Grief Disorder and Its Treatment

M. Katherine Shear, PhD and

In this live webinar, Dr. Katherine Shear will explain the relationship between usual grief, complicated grief, and PGD and describe how to recognize the latter.

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February 22, 2023

Making Meaning from Loss - Moving Beyond Grief with Mental Illness

Katy Rothfelder, LPC-A and

John M. Hart, PhD and

This webinar will discuss using processes within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the latest research on grief, clinicians can support their clients in noticing and allowing their experiences of loss as a continuously unfolding process throughout treatment.

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A Widow's Perspective as a Suicide Loss Survivor

by Cassey Dale

September 22, 2022

I made this video for others to see a different perspective of how suicide can impact a family. A widow's perspective. I want to share my story in hopes that it will give someone the feeling of validation and understanding.

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