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Issue Highlights:
• ADAA Blog Posts
• Personal Stories of Triumph
• Free ADAA Webinars
• Guest Blog Post
• Facebook Fundraisers
• And more!
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Greetings!
Mental illness is a global health issue affecting people of all ages from different cultural backgrounds. ADAA's unique interlinked consumer and professional mission is focused on improving quality of life and reducing stigma for those struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorders. Triumph over mental illness by making your mental health a priority.
We invite you to use and share the various mental health resources in this issue of
She Triumphs
, visit
www.adaa.org and help
#EndTheStigma.
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Personal Stories of Triumph
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A Long Line of Depression and Anxiety: The Stigma Stops Here
by Adina Young
"Now, I am proud to say I have depression and anxiety and proud to say I have a therapist and take 3 different pills. In fact, I have met a group of friends at work and outside of work that have had similar battles with mental illness and we often share our highs and lows of the day.
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Read more.
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Broken for a Reason
by Stephanie Cardamone
"This year of my life is not something I have an easy time sharing with people, but I write this because July 6th truly changed me for the better. It gave me purpose, it revealed my calling, and I learned lessons that I need to share because if I didn’t, I would be doing the world a disservice. I was on the right path last year with self-love and acceptance."
Read more.
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Guest Blog Post from WomenHeart
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Heart Disease and Depression Often Go Hand in Hand: WomenHeart Can Help
by Calondra Tibbs,
"Some
research indicates that depression increases the likelihood of getting heart disease, and that many women with heart disease develop some degree of depression. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “a percentage of people with no history of depression become depressed after a heart attack or after developing heart failure. And people with depression but no previously detected heart disease, seem to develop heart disease at a higher rate than the general population."
Read more.
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Blog Posts by ADAA Members
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Qué Nervios: Being Latina and Dealing with Anxiety
by Karen Martinez, MD, MSc
"One particular manifestation of anxiety that is mostly described in Latinos of Caribbean descent is “ataque de nervios”. These “nerve attacks” refer to an episode of intense emotional expression due to interpersonal stress. They certainly include anxiety but can also present with sadness, anger and frustration. “Ataque de nervios” are more common in women and could be used to increase our understanding of stress and anxiety in Latinas. These “ataque de nervios” are highly comorbid with anxiety disorders such as Panic Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder."
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Reducing Suicide Risk
by Suma Chand, MPhil, PhD
"The recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain has placed the spot light on the growing problem of suicide. It has triggered conversations on the topic and caused many people to question why such successful and seemingly happy people who had everything going for them would take their own lives. Suicide is a heart-breaking problem that is growing and needs to be addressed in as many ways as is possible. Understanding the risk factors, knowing the warning signs and what to do about them, is a crucial step. The more the awareness the greater the impact on suicide prevention."
Read more.
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Interested in sharing a blog post or your personal story of triumph with anxiety, depression, or co-occurring disorders?
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Public Webinars
by ADAA Members
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Webinars from ADAA's Professional Community:
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ADAA's Online Support Group
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ADAA's anonymous peer-to-peer online anxiety and depression support group is a friendly, safe and supportive place for individuals and their families to share information and experiences.
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Search
ADAA's Find-a-Therapist online directory for a therapist near you (all therapists listed are professional members of ADAA).
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All purchases benefit ADAA's Educational Outreach.
Please allow 3-5 business days for delivery.
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"Patriarchal sexist culture tells girls that they are in danger and are weak, and that their value is determined by their physical appearance and sexual attractiveness to men. It tells parents to protect and control girls. This toxic message is part of why middle and high school girls have a sudden and precipitous increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders. Exposure therapy and behavioral activation help pre-teen and teen females see themselves as brave, capable and strong."
Jennifer Lish, PhD
Women's SIG Member
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If you have a question, are interested in learning more about a particular topic, and/or would like to share your ideas or story, please email us at
information@adaa.org.
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She Triumphs is supported by a grant from the
hope & grace fund, a project of New Venture Fund in partnership with
philosophy, inc. The grant helps fund an exciting new ADAA initiative “Turning a Laser-Focus on Women’s Issues in the Treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Related Disorders.”
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