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Books/Media 03.18.2024

Anxiety and Depression Association of America Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Author
Editors: Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD and W. Edward Craighead, PhD
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Year of Publication/Release
2024

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 21% of U.S. adults will experience a mood disorder at some point in their lives and 31% will experience an anxiety disorder.

Does depression affect older adults? +

Depression can affect the elderly as well. In fact, it is often missed in the elderly. Elderly with chronic health conditions and related impairment in functioning may be at greater risk of depression. According to the CDC, depression among elderly ranges from 1% to 5% for those living in the community, and is about 11.5% & 13.5% among elderly who are hospitalized and elderly requiring home healthcare respectively (CDC).

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Article 09.22.2017

ADAA Publications/Special Offerings

We invite you to explore the following exclusive ADAA publications geared towards mental health students, trainees and professionals. Also listed here are two ADAA exclusive self-help publications we encourage you to share with clients.

Personal Story 12.24.2017

Now the 'Why?' - Part Two

3 months laterChicago_1_0.jpg - Wow, I can’t believe I am finally mustering up the strength to being writing about how things have been these past three months.