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Too Shy to Make Small Talk?
Find out what you can do to overcome your social anxiety. Read the latest "Ask an Expert" advice.
June is PTSD Awareness Month
The National Center for PTSD encourages you to Take the Step: Learn More About PTSD. No matter how much you know about PTSD, there is always more to learn.
DSM-5: Changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
What do the changes mean to the DSM-5 mean for you? Some categories and criteria for anxiety disorders have changed, but they will not affect your ability to find treatment or your current health insurance. Find out more.
New Podcast: Helping the Families of Those Who Refuse Treatment
Learn about a strategy that teaches family members to shape treatment-seeking behavior in someone with an anxiety disorder.
It's Hurricane Preparedness Week
Hurricane season starts June 1. Get tips for preparing for storms and other natural disasters, including how to talk to kids about weather-related anxiety and helping children after a traumatic event.
Helping Kids Deal With Tornadoes and Other Traumatic Events
The May 20 tornado in Oklahoma devastated a town, including an elementary school. Children rely on parents and teachers to help them deal with their emotions related to traumatic events. Get tips to help them manage.
"Glass People" — New Short Film
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.
New Film From ADAA Promotes Treatment for Students With Anxiety and Depression
ADAA produces a short film showing how college students suffering from anxiety and depressive disorders find relief with help from counselors and other mental health professionals.
The Cicadas Are Coming
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
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.




