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Shadows Over Sunshine

by Henry Ntege

May 11, 2024

I know the road to recovery is long and fraught with challenges, but with the support of my community and the solidarity of those who share my struggle, I am committed to changing the narrative. I am no longer alone, and together, we are stepping out of the shadows to fight the unseen battles.

June 11, 2024

When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family’s Well-Being

Melanie VanDyke, PhD and

C. Alec Pollard, PhD and

Drs. Melanie VanDyke and Alec Pollard explain why some people behave in ways that are incompatible with recovery and how the family’s response sometime makes the situation worse. They will also offer suggestions for how to deal effectively with a psychiatrically impaired loved one who won’t seek help.

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Dealing with Stress and Depression During my Adulthood, Until Now

by Athina Anastasiou

May 1, 2024

It felt like I was constantly swimming against the tide, struggling to keep my head above water. Therapy, lifestyle changes, and support from loved ones played crucial roles in helping to manage my stress levels.

Helping Children Face Their Worries and Fears: Tips from Two Psychologists

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 13:21

As parents we don’t like or want to see our children struggling. But worries, fears and anxieties are a natural part of life, and we have to understand that children go through these processes just like adults do. But as parents and caregivers, we should also be in tune with the degree, severity, frequency, and nature of our children’s fears and worries and know when a child might need some help.

I Loved My Dad So Much

by Cara Bean

March 4, 2024

As a kid, mental health was a confusing mystery that no adult that I knew addressed with me. Coping skills, stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use all seemed like things to figure out on my own or with kids my own age who knew little more than I did.

February 14, 2024

Helping Anxious Athletes Learn to Manage Performance Doubts and Fears

Mitchell Greene, PhD and

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March 6, 2024

Your College Mental Health Packing List: A Free Live Q&A in Partnership with Lumate Health

Sarah Olivo, PhD and

Michael Detweiler, PhD and

Join ADAA and Lumate Health March 6 for an insightful free, live Q&A public webinar for students and parents. It can be exciting to get a college packing list. And yes, picking out dorm decorations is fun, but those new Twin XL sheets aren't going to help manage the highs and lows that come with the transition to college.

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Using the Five Senses

by Lauren Marcinek

January 29, 2024

Anxiety can come on randomly at any time—it’s normal! I’ve learned that grounding is the best way to bring yourself back down from an attack. Here is one technique I’ve learned which uses the five senses.

The “Invisible” Disorder: OCD Stigma & How We Move Forward

Monday, January 22, 2024 - 11:13

To change societal perceptions towards OCD, we must first understand what those perceptions are. The purpose of this post is to share key takeaways regarding pre-service teachers’ (PSTs’) perceptions of and stigmas towards OCD, and how we can increase awareness within our schools and communities.

Crawling Through Fear

by Jimmy Lamanna

January 9, 2024

At the young age of 7 years old, I was diagnosed with agoraphobia. At the time, I didn't understand such a big word. Nobody does when you are that young. As I grew older, things only felt like they were getting worse.

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