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Issue Highlights:
• ADAA Statements
• Personal Stories of Triumph
• Webinars
• Blog Posts
• ADAA Resources
• And more!
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Greetings!
As Depression Awareness Month comes to an end, ADAA
wants you to know that there is help and hope available to those struggling with depression and co-occurring disorders. While depression impacts everyone, research has shown that depression occurs more often in women than men. In fact, women are 2-3 times more likely than men to develop depression. In addition, certain types of co-occurring disorders are unique to women, such as
premenstrual dysphoric disorder,
postpartum disorders, and
perimenopause-related disorders.
We invite you to read and share ADAA's mental health resources at
www.a
daa.o
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here.
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ADAA sends our sympathies and strength to the Pittsburgh Jewish community at this very difficult time. ADAA's Scientific Council also offers a statement addressing how to cope with acts of terrorism.
Read the full statement here. ADAA also encourages our community to visit
www.adaa.org for helpful articles, blog posts, webinars and more about how to manage your own, or your child's anxiety and stress in the aftermath of violence and terrorism.
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PTSD, Panic, and Sexual Assault
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As clinicians, scientists, and professors who are experts in the fields of anxiety, depression, and trauma, the recent media coverage of trauma and sexual assault have moved us to comment, not on the particulars discussed, but on the potential impact on the patients to whom we have committed our careers to help.
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Personal Stories of Triumph
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I Beat Anxiety & Depression
by Kellene Diana
"Nobody understood or wanted to understand; in fact they called me names and passed judgment before they even knew what I was going through. It made me so afraid to speak up and speak out about it that it completely silenced me for years.
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Sink the Stigma
by Topanga Brown
"Depression and anxiety are widespread across the world. For too many, it is a difficult topic to talk about, and I know this first hand. When I was 15 and 16, I struggled with major depression and anxiety. It disrupted my school work, my athletics, and my friendships. It was embarrassing to talk about because of the stigma that is associated with the illness."
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More Personal Stories of Triumph...
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New!
Free ADAA Member Hosted Webinars
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When to Worry About Your Child’s Worry
by Rachel Busman, PsyD
This webinar focuses on anxiety disorders in children and adolescents and ways that caregivers can help. In addition to describing what the symptoms are, specific ways that adults can help are highlighted.
Watch here.
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Overcoming Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Reclaim Your Life from Anxiety and Distress about IBS Symptoms
by Melissa G. Hunt, PhD
This webinar will introduce you to a new approach to managing IBS that is scientifically proven to reduce IBS symptoms and improve quality of life by addressing the gut-brain connection directly.
Watch here.
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New!
ADAA Member Blog Posts
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Is Your Child Scared By Halloween? A Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Offers Help
by Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, LCSW-C
It’s almost Halloween! My favorite holiday of the year – why? Because it’s not possible to be perfect on Halloween, and I embrace the imperfect. Other holidays have a perfect image we measure our own celebration by, but not Halloween! On this one day, the gory and the grimy rule.
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Blips and Bumps
by Stephanie Kaufman, MSW
Everyone says raising a child is easy right? Like riding a bike—once you learn how, you’ll always know how and it will never change? Wrong, oh so wrong. When it comes to raising kids, things are constantly changing.
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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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Created in partnership with
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Nuevo/New!
Videos Psicoeducativos Españoles/Spanish Psychoeducational Videos
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Esta serie de videos presenta información acerca de síntomas que usted o alguien que usted conozca puede estar experimentando. Si tiene dudas acerca de alguna emoción, pensamiento, conducta o sensación en su cuerpo, estos videos le pueden ayudar a entender si podrían ser parte de una condición de salud mental.
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ADAA members author excellent self-help books, and DVDs. ADAA also offers stress kits - great gifts for loved ones.
Click here to learn more.
All purchases benefit ADAA's Educational Outreach.
Please allow 3-5 business days for delivery.
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Save the Date!
Twitter Chat - Depression and the Holidays
November 13 | 2-3pm
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ADAA is excited to announce a Twitter chat on November 13th from 2-3pm ET on the topic of depression during the holiday season. ADAA member experts Mary Alvord, PhD and Shane Owens, PhD, ABPP will be answering questions and sharing tips and coping strategies on how to manage your depression during the holiday season. Follow
ADAA on Twitter for more information.
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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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ADAA's Online Support Group
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ADAA's anonymous English and Spanish language peer-to-peer online anxiety and depression support groups are free, friendly, safe and supportive places for individuals and their families to share information and experiences.
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From ADAA's Professional Community
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Women's Mental
Health Special Interest Group (SIG)
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The
Women's Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG)
is comprised of ADAA member clinicians and researchers interested in addressing issues relevant to the understanding and treatment of women suffering from anxiety, depression
and related disorders. The SIG looks forward to contributing content on these issues and keeping our public community current on research and treatment advances.
Click here to learn more.
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"Many women with narcissistic mothers struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, guilt, and setting boundaries. They feel isolated and different from other women. However, I know that women of all ages can transform their lives with education about narcissism, and learning strategies based on mindfulness, self-hypnosis, and the ability to handle painful feelings. Women with narcissistic mothers can become more calm, confident, and in control of their lives."
Stephanie M. Kriesberg, PsyD
Women's SIG Member
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Webinars from ADAA's Professional Community:
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AmazonSmile - Shop Today and Help ADAA!
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AmazonSmile has donated over $100 million to charities thanks to customers shopping at smile.amazon.com. To celebrate, AmazonSmile is donating 5% (ten times the usual amount) to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America when you shop today through Friday.
Click here to shop.
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ADAA would like to extend a huge thank you to those who choose to fundraise on behalf of ADAA - your generosity makes a critical difference. You and your Facebook friends can support causes that are important to you (like ADAA!) by raising funds and awareness right on Facebook.
Read more and start your own fundraiser today.
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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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