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Win a Kindle Fire HD
5/15/2013
Donate to ADAA during May—Mental Health Awareness Month—and enter your name to win a kindle fire HD. Find out more.
"Glass People" — New Short Film
5/14/2013
Watch ADAA's new film, which focuses on a college student who is overwhelmed by finals, his relationship, graduation, the prospect of looking for a job, and other real-world pressures. When he seeks help, his life turns around.
The Cicadas Are Coming
5/12/2013
If you live on the East Coast and have an insect phobia, you might want to seek treatment before the next brood of cicadas emerges very soon.
May 9: Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
5/9/2013
Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child goes through phases, but many suffer from an anxiety disorder. Screen your child for an anxiety disorder.
Learn about anxiety and depression in children.
New Podcast: Teen Social Anxiety Disorder & Interventions That Work
4/30/2013
Ms. Shannon, a licensed marriage and family therapist, describes effective treatments for social anxiety disorder in teens. Watch a video of a teen talking about her experience with the disorder and how she got help.
Common Myths About Anxiety Disorders
4/25/2013
Find out why it's unlikely that you'll pass out or lose control during a panic attack. Learn about more anxiety myths when you watch this webinar.
Reacting to a Traumatic Event
4/16/2013
It’s not unusual for people who have experienced traumatic events to have flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories when something terrible happens -- like the explosions at the Boston Marathon. Be tolerant of your nervous system: It’s having a normal reaction. Learn more.
Stressed, Worried, and Have No Confidence?
4/15/2013
Watch this webinar with Dr. John Walker to find out what you can do to manage stress and develop effective strategies will help you to stay healthy and happy.
National Stress Øut Day, April 14-20, 2013
4/11/2013
Shedding light on anxiety disorders while promoting a healthy dialogue around all mental health issues.
During the week of April 14-20, 2013, college students on more than 200 campuses in the United States and Canada are participating in the 8th annual National Stress Øut Day—a nationwide effort to provid
New Podcast: Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine Into Anxiety and Depression
3/19/2013
Dr. Philip Muskin describes how complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, differs from traditional therapies for anxiety and depression, when it's appropriate to employ, and effective outcomes.
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