New! ADAA Blog Posts

Selective Mutism - From Diagnosis to Intervention

by Rachel Busman, PsyD

I am asked all the time “What’s SM?” I love being asked this question, because it allows me to convey important information about the disorder and open the lines of communication with the person asking. Selective Mutism (SM) is first & foremost an anxiety disorder in which a child who is otherwise chatty or talkative can’t talk in other settings, like school or with friends.

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Watch Dr. Busman's accompanying webinar.

How Much Anxiety Do You Need?

by Stephanie Kriesberg, PsyD

Six months ago Megan, age 32, ended her engagement. Her friends were relieved. Megan’s fiance, James, was controlling and critical. He told Megan she needed to make more money, exercise more, and come up with some interesting hobbies. Whatever Megan did wasn’t quite...enough. Read more.

OCD: Physical Sensations and Urges

by Patricia Thornton, PhD

We conceptualize OCD as a biologically based mental health disorder whereby a person experiences intrusive unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and engages in rituals (compulsions) to get rid of the anxiety (or any uncomfortable feeling) associated with these thoughts. Read more.

Help! I Keep Trying to Move Up the Corporate Ladder and My Social Anxiety is Holding me Back!

by Holly Scott, MBA, MS, LPC

People with Social Anxiety (SA) have an intense fear of being judged negatively, being criticized, or being embarrassed in public. These fears can have a profound negative affect on professional advancement. Here are examples of how two people with different types of SA fears were able to make changes that helped them achieve career success.  Read more.

Is Your Child Scared By Halloween? A Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Offers Help

by Elizabeth DuPont Spencer LCSW-C

Terrifying movies! Ghosts! Devils! Spiders! All are out in force for Halloween. The same things I revel in, though, can be frightening for a child. It’s a night that is unpredictable, and people don’t act of look the same as they usually do. The key is recognizing that the distinction between “scary” and “exciting” is all about how you label those emotions, and parents can help turn this into a fun experience for even the timidest child.  

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Overcoming Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

by Melissa G. Hunt, PhD

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), an unpleasant and often debilitating condition, is characterized by frequent, recurrent abdominal pain, as well as problems with constipation and/or diarrhea. People with IBS often experience a strong urge to use the bathroom, and may avoid going to places without easy access to one.  Read more.

Watch her accompanying webinar.

Health Anxiety: What It is and How to Beat It

by Ken Goodman, LCSW

As she stares at the ceiling, trying to fall asleep, Dina ruminates on one statement from her doctor, “Brain tumors can grow at any time. Come back in six months if you’re concerned.”  She tosses and turns, “Why did he tell me that? If there was nothing wrong, why would he say come back in six months?”  Read more.

New! Free ADAA Webinars

Reducing Suicide Risk

by Suma Chand, PhD

This webinar describes some of the factors that have been identified as operating to increase the risk of suicidal behaviors. The important protective factors that function to prevent suicide are detailed. Watch here.

Read Suma's accompanying blog post.

Selective Mutism: From Diagnosis to Intervention

by Rachel Busman, PsyD

This webinar focuses on Selective Mutism, which is an anxiety disorder that renders a child, who might be otherwise chatty at home, unable to speak fully in places like school, with friends or in the community. This webinar describes the symptoms and offers some practical strategies that a parent can use to help increase verbalizations in their child. Ways to collaborate with school are also discussed.

Watch the webinar here.

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