A new series of free monthly webinars will address some of the most frequently asked questions about psychological and pharmacological treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and related disorders for adults and children.

Common Myths About Anxiety Disorders

Sally Winston, PsyD
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
7:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm CST / 5:00 pm MST / 4:00 pm PST

Sally Winston, PsyD, discusses some commonly held beliefs about anxiety disorders that are mostly or partially false. She will cover topics such as why reducing stress, thinking positive thoughts, gaining insight about its origins, and lots of  reassurance often do not really help much in reducing significant symptoms of anxiety.

Dr. Winston is a founding partner and co-director of the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland, Towson, Maryland. Recognized regionally and nationally for her expertise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, she co-founded the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at Sheppard-Pratt Hospital in 1978, where she served as senior psychologist until 1992. She has served as chair of the Clinical Advisory Board of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and was the first recipient of the ADAA Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Award.

Format: A live 35-minute audiovisual presentation will be followed by a brief Q&A session.

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Previous Webinars

Medication for Anxiety: Benefits and Side Effects (February 6, 2013)
Beth Salcedo, MD, addresses reasons to consider medications for anxiety disorders; types and choices; the indications, risks, side effects, and benefits; lengths of treatment and tapering and discontinuing. Watch the recorded webinar.

Why Me? Explaining Anxiety in the Brain (January 9, 2013)
Catherine Pittman, PhD, a clinical psychologist, explains the processes in the brain that influence anxiety and what techniques actually allow us to change our anxious brains. Watch the recorded webinar.

What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and How Is It Used to Treat Anxiety and Depression? (December 12, 2012)
Dennis Greenberger, PhD, addresses the differences and similarities between symptoms of anxiety and depression, how the disorders are treated with CBT, and what patients can expect in treatment. Watch the recorded edition online.

I Am Stressed, Worried, and Have No Confidence: What Can I Do? (March 6, 2013)
John Walker, PhD, presented approaches to strengthen your ability to manage stress and develop effective strategies will help you to stay healthy and happy.

Listen to Dr. Walker’s podcast “Social Anxiety Disorder — What You Need to Know.”

About the Free ADAA Public Education Webinar Series
ADAA presents free webinars to the public on topics covering some of the most frequently asked questions about psychological and pharmacological treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and related disorders for adults and children. Visit the ADAA website for more resources, including videos and podcasts.