ADAA Sponsors Free Public Lecture on Anxiety Disorders

About 90 people attended the ADAA's free public lecture March 16 during the 25th Annual Conference in Seattle.

The lecture featured Sally Winston, PsyD, of the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland and Peter Roy-Byrne, MD, an internationally recognized expert on anxiety and mood disorders from the University of Washington.

Individuals with an anxiety disorder and their families and friends learned about the causes and symptoms of anxiety disorders, treatment options, strategies for supporting family members, and coping tips.

Six professionals provided free, confidential anxiety disorders screenings following the presentations.