News & Updates

New Depression Screening Tool

7/12/2012

If you suspect that you might suffer from depression, answer the questions in the new screener on our site. Then print out the results to share with your health care professional.

Exercise Helps Mood, Anxiety, and Depression

7/9/2012

Read ADAA experts' blog posts: Two psychologists address how exercise can improve mood and other mental and physical health problems: Exercise and Mood...Less stress, less anxiety, less depression.

Two New Podcasts About Treatment

6/25/2012

Find out what the experts know about treating trichotillomania (hairpulling)...and you don't. Clinicians: Learn about the roadblocks to treating PTSD and comorbid illnesses.

June is PTSD Awareness Month

6/6/2012

This month is dedicated to raising PTSD awareness: Find out more. Read about PTSD symptoms and treatment.

Mental Ills Top Reason U.S. Troops Now Hospitalized

5/22/2012

Substance abuse, mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders accounted for the most hospitalizations of U.S. active-duty troops for illness and injury in 2011.

New Podcast: Problem-Solving With Anxious Children and Their Families

5/8/2012

May is Mental Health Month: Dr. Katharina Manassis describes the technique of problem-solving with anxious children, including how parents, teachers, and others are involved.

New Name, Expanded Mission for ADAA

5/4/2012

ADAA is proud to announce its new name and mission: Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Our mission is to promote the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders through education, practice, and research.
Read the full announcement.

Comment on DSM-5 Draft Criteria Through June 15

5/3/2012

Listen to a podcast on changes to the DSM-5. Your feedback is wanted on proposed criteria for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Visit www.DSM5.org to review and comment through June 15.

New Podcast: Children With Trichotillomania, Tics, and Tourette Syndrome

4/24/2012

Dr. Martin Franklin discusses treatment for children with trichotillomania, Tourette Syndrome, and other body-focused repetitive disorders and their relationship to anxiety disorders.