"Therapy shouldn’t be mysterious," ADAA member Judith Beck, PhD, says. "They should help you decide what you want to do between sessions to improve your life. That’s the overall objective: to improve your life."
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Congratulations to the Lat35 women's rowing team that just broke the world record of rowing across the Pacific ocean from California to Hawaii in just 34 days! An incredible feat! Read more about their story from .
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"[Assure your kids] that they are safe right now because we don’t want them to try and predict the future about something that may not happen or does not exist," ADAA Board member says.
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Need new ideas for practicing #selfcare? Try these four tips!
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2.Acknowledge Your Feelings
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For many like Nikia, their education journey began with ADAA. That’s why we offer free evidence-based treatment options to help manage #anxiety and #depression.
Read Nikia’s story here: ow.ly/TtxE50JMOPv
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According to one estimate, there are over 10,000 mental health apps available to the public. ADAA member Stephen Schueller, PhD, says that mental health apps can help jumpstart someone's journey to receiving professional treatment and care.
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Catch the latest updates in ADAA's July Triumph e-newsletter! Learn about why we celebrate BIPOC mental health month (which is July!), the new mental health crisis line 988, and upcoming webinars and professional blogs.
Check out the newsletter here: ow.ly/SSJk50K1W1x
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"The number of ways people deal with trauma is the number of people who exist and experience trauma," ADAA member says. "For some people, there's detachment. For some, it's loss of hope... Some people channel their emotions into action."
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Actress opens up about the mental health crisis she faced and addressed how Asian Americans don't talk about their mental health struggles. "I'm not poised or graceful or perfect," Wu says. "I'm emotional. I make mistakes."
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Self-care can often be seen as a privilege that is not available to those within BIPOC communities. Read more about how the importance of self- care and the impact self-care has on the mental health of those within the BIPOC community.
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Do your kids struggle with self-esteem? ADAA board member Jill Emanuele, PhD, discusses the different factors that can impact self-esteem for children and teens, but more than we realize they are impacted by the self-esteem of their parents.
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TOMORROW at 12 pm EST, join ADAA for a brief information and Q & A session with ADAA member to learn "all about '' BFRBs, how they impact those who are living with them, and resources for support.
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Have you or someone you know suffered a traumatic accident? ADAA member Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA, wrote a professional blog about how to prevent trauma from becoming PTSD.
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This Thursday, July 21, at 1 pm ET, the White House will be hosting a series of virtual conversations addressing the nations mental health crisis. It will feature an expert on mood disorders and a patient from the research program.
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A new ADAA ally story!
is an author of color writing diverse books on real issues like mental health and consent. Like many women, she has experienced sexual harassment which has affected her well-being.
Read more about Liv's story here: adaa.org/adaa-allies/ro
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This Thursday join ADAA for a brief information and Q & A session with ADAA member to learn "all about '' BFRBs, how they impact those who are living with them, and resources for support.
Sign up for the free webinar: ow.ly/H2Zv50JWoXR
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Summer is the reason for vacationing! It can also be a time of increased #travelanxiety.
If you are traveling this season, read ADAA member Aarti Gupta’s blog on how to manage anxiety while traveling: ow.ly/ByJG50JMOKv
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ADAA member Dr.Suma Chand shares her personal thoughts about Dr. Aaron Beck and his tremendous impact on the field of psychotherapy on the first anniversary of his death.
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Celebrities like and , open up about their struggles with mental health. Each has suffered from a mental health disorder, from anxiety and depression to PTSD and panic attacks.
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Need a relaxing activity to do today? Here are 21 journal prompts to help calm any anxious feelings and thoughts.
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When people now call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
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There are many misconceptions and myths about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). We've compiled a list of 10 common myths and provided the reality for each of them.
Check it out: ow.ly/r4V650JXfym
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A new recoded ADAA webinar is up! ADAA member , PhD, talks about understanding and managing chronic pain and its relationship with mental health.
Access the recorded webinar here: ow.ly/v2pl50JWoAL
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Beginning tomorrow, July 16, anyone in the United States will be able to text or call 988 to reach trained counselors who can help them cope with a mental health emergency and direct them to other resources.
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AMEMSA is an umbrella term grouping Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities in the United States. We hope this page will bring about more understanding and inclusivity, and help #breakthestigma for mental health in the AMEMSA community.
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*Trigger Warning: Suicide, Self-Harm
Waylon shares their story about how they went from struggling with depression and chronic PTSD in their teens to finding help and support from organizations like ADAA and Coleman Health Services.
Read Waylon's story: ow.ly/Rmxo50JULst
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Shop at smile.amazon.com! You'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com with the added bonus that Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charity you select—ADAA!
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When Elza sought treatment for her anxiety, she found multiple treatment options that worked for her!
Read her story and let us know in the comments how you manage your #anxiety, #depression, and other co-occurring disorders:
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Writing down our thoughts allows us to relieve our mind of all of society's noise and the noise of our minds. Writing is extremely beneficial and positively contributes to our mental health.
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Neuroscientist Dr. Suarez-Jimenez [] contributed to this research report➡️Structural brain features signaling trauma, PTSD, or resilience? A systematic exploration
Read it now 👉bit.ly/3albxIz
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Join the & (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) for "Amplifying Positivity to Combat Social Disconnection" #webinar at 1pm ET on July 12. bit.ly/3uc8xVH #anxiety #stress #depression
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Don't let your social anxiety hold you back from success! ADAA member shares 5 Tips to help you overcome your anxiety to do your best in a job interview.
Access the webinar here: ow.ly/3Jx650JReQB
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Acne excoriée, also known as skin-picking, is a disorder defined by the uncontrollable desire to pick, scratch, or rub acne lesions. ADAA member , PsyD, ABPP, shares why it falls under the realm of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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