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Personal Story of Triumph:
Bella King
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My name is Bella, and I'm 10 years old. Last year I was diagnosed with OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A lot of people think OCD is just about having to keep things clean and organized, but that really isn't the whole picture.
If someone looked at me or spent some time with me, they probably wouldn't notice anything different about me. My OCD presents itself in the form of intrusive
thoughts, and my compulsion is to ask my mom again and again if my thoughts are true.
Read more.
Interested in sharing your personal story of triumph with anxiety, depression, or co-occurring disorders? Contact
kpatel@adaa.org for more information.
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Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder
by Dr. Elisabetta Burchi and Dr. Eric Hollander
...Although anxiety is not considered a core feature of ASD, anxiety disorders are the most common comorbid conditions in these patients. Because of the great impact on the course of the disorder, recognizing anxiety and treating it properly is particularly important for the wellbeing of these patients...
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Other recent ADAA blog posts:
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The Campaign to Change Direction is a coalition of concerned citizens, nonprofit leaders, and leaders from the private sector who have come together to change the culture about mental health, mental illness and wellness. The Campaign creates a common language that allows EVERYONE to recognize the Five Signs of Emotional Suffering that tell us that someone is hurting emotionally and needs our help
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#SheTriumphs
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She Triumphs
is ADAA's free bi-monthly women's e-Newsletter supported by a grant from the Hope and Grace Fund. This e-newsletter features articles, resources, blog posts, webinars, and more providing resources for girls/women struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorders.
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#ADAA2018 Conference Snapshot
The ADAA 2018 Conference brought together more than 1,400 clinicians and researchers from across the United States and around the world together in Washington, DC to share, network, collaborate and learn about current cutting-edge research and treatment for anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders. The ADAA Conference is part of our mission to find new treatments and one day prevent and cure these disorders. Read more.
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ADAA Store
All purchases benefit ADAA's Educational Outreach. Thank you!
Facing Panic:
Self-Help for People With Panic Attacks
Triumph Over Shyness:
Conquering Social Anxiety Disorder
Accelerated Treatment for Anxiety Core Concepts (DVD)
With Reid Wilson, PhD
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The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety
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ADAA member James Cowart's aim in 'The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety'
is to share a toolbox of CBT techniques garnered over 40 years clinical practice that will enable you to manage your anxiety on a sustainable path toward taking back some of that control. These self-help strategies focus on developing key coping skills designed to reduce fear and anxiety, and are complemented by a user-friendly, step-by-step program of practical exercises that can be personalized to meet each individual's unique needs.
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ADAA Member Publications
Our ADAA professional members author excellent self-help books about anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorders.
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ADAA Recorded Webinar:
How to Disengage from Harm OCD & Re-engage in Your Life
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Now available free of charge!
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ADAA in the News
ADAA resources, programs and initiatives as well as many ADAA member experts are frequently quoted/highlighted in national and international news platforms. We invite you to
browse through current articles
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April Articles:
- Why It Took So Long For Mariah Carey To Get Help For Bipolar Disorder, Refinery29, Sally Winston, PsyD
- The Johnsons Got A Dog On 'black-ish' Despite Dre's Claim That "Real" Black People Don't Have Them, Bustle, Kevin Chapman, PhD
- Use These 7 Psychologist-Recommended Strategies to Conquer Recital Anxiety, DanceTeacher, Joel Minden, PhD
- Few Psychiatrists Recommend Exercise for Anxiety Disorders, Medscape, Samantha G. Farris, PhD, Julia Mason, MA, Dawn C. Roberts, PhD, Beth Salcedo, MD
- How K12 is Outwitting Anxiety, DistrictAdministration, Jonathan Dalton, PhD
- What's the Stress Level in Your State?, Bizjournals, Beth Salcedo, MD
- Seeing Through the Cloud of High-Functioning Anxiety, PsychCentral, Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA
March Articles:
- The Mad King Conundrum, MedicalRepublic, Arash Javanbakht, MD
- We Need to Talk About Mental Health at Work, Glamour, Beth Salcedo, MD
- Why Is Your Anxiety So Much Worse During A Hangover?, Refinery29, Sally Winston, PsyD
- Is Mom Depressed? ¿Mamá está deprimida?, Manhattan Times News, Myrna Weissman, PhD
- Is it OCD? OCD Versus Everyday Worries, Talkspace, Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA
- Is Your Anxiety Healthy Or A Mental Health Issue? 4 Ways To Know, YourTango, Alicia Clark, PsyD
- Motherhood Anxiety Is Real And *No One* Is Talking About It, Romper, Amy Przeworski, PhD
- Most College Students Suffer From Anxiety, It's Time To Talk About It, Future Of Personal Health, USA Today, Anne Marie Albano, PhD, ABPP
- What To Remember If You Experience A Depression Relapse, Refinery29, Simon Rego, PsyD
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