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Warmest of Holiday Wishes from ADAA
The holiday season is a warm and wonderful time of year - a time to celebrate family and friends, enjoy a festive meal and reflect on all that you are thankful for. Yet for those who struggle with anxiety, depression and related disorders, this time of year often marks the onset of a particularly difficult and challenging time. In fact, during the months of November and December, ADAA sees a 50% increase in visits to our most popular webpage (tips to manage anxiety and stress) as well as a marked increase in email inquiries.
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DAA understands and cares and we are here to help as we've done for more than 30 years. ADAA offers a variety of resources that can help people of all ages! Have you visited ADAA's blog post page recently? ADAA members provide quick, easy tips on a broad range of topics. ADAA webinars are another great resource - these hour long, free presentations are hosted by ADAA members and offer educational resources and information. ADAA now has two online peer to peer support groups for people to share their personal journeys and learn from others.
We also invite you to read the many
personal stories of triumph
that our community shares with us. You will see you are not alone and that you can triumph over anxiety and depression. ADAA offers a broad range of information and resources to help individuals and their loved ones find help and hope.
This holiday season also marks the end of my two year tenure as ADAA's Board President. It is has truly been an honor to work with such a dedicated board and staff and to have had the opportunity to collaborate on enhancing ADAA's mission to prevent, treat and cure anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorders.
Together we are changing lives!
From all of us at ADAA - many thanks for your ongoing support and best wishes for a joyous and peaceful holiday.
Karen L. Cassiday, PhD
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Helpful Holiday Resources and Information 
With the holiday season in full swing, we know that it can be a stressful time for those who struggle with anxiety and depression. ADAA has compiled a list of articles, webinars, and blog posts to help you better manage holiday stress.
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Anxiety disorders are the
most common and pervasive
mental illness
in the United States, but only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. In addition, d
epression is the leading cause of disability in the United States among people ages 15-44.
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Your tax-deductible donation makes a real difference by providing information and resources to more than 22 million annual ADAA website visitors. Together we can change lives! Thank you.
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All of ADAA's free consumer blog posts are searchable by topic and population.
Visit ADAA's blog posts written by ADAA members or special guest bloggers. All ADAA blog posts are comments enabled so you can share your thoughts and share posts with others! Check out these two new posts:
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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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Recent Articles:
12/09/2017
The Right Way for Parents to Help Anxious Children, WSJ.com, Anne Marie Albano, PhD, ABPP, Daniel S. Pine, MD, Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, Jill Ehrenreich-May, PhD
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Our ADAA professional members author excellent self-help books about anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, and PTSD. Here is a sampling of new 2017 publications:
The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook, by Martin M. Anthony, PhD and Richard P. Swinson, MD.
Purchase here.
The ABCs of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety,
by James Cowart, PhD.
Purchase here.
Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens: A Workbook to Break the Nine Thought Habits That Are Holding You Back
, by Mary Karapetian Alvord, PhD. Purchase here.
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
, by Sally M. Winston, PsyD and Martin N. Seif, PhD. Purchase here.
Parenting a Troubled Teen: Manage Conflict and Deal with Intense Emotions Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
, by Patricia E. Zurita Ona, PsyD. Purchase here.
Stop Anxiety From Stopping You; The Breakthrough Program For Conquering Panic and Social Anxiety b
y Dr. Helen Odessky, PsyD. Purchase here.
The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach
by Simon Rego, PsyD, and Sarah Fader.
The Worry Workbook for Teens: Effective CBT Strategies to Break the Cycle of Chronic Worry and Anxiety
, Jamie A. Micco, PhD, ABPP. Purchase here.
Facing Panic:
Self-Help for People With Panic Attacks
Triumph Over Shyness:
Conquering Social Anxiety Disorder
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Abigail's Story
My name is Abigail Hills and I am an illustration major at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. I was in a car accident, a few years ago, and suffered a hit to the head. Since then I have been dealing with varying degrees of anxiety and depression. At first I didn't understand what was going on. All I knew was that I was constantly worrying about things that had never bothered me before, and sometimes I did not want to be around people, or do anything. I experienced ups and downs - sometimes depression would grab ahold of me other times I was simply anxious about anything and everything. It wasn't until later, after I saw a neurologist and therapist, that I understood what was happening.
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New Infographic - Mental Health in the Workplace
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New Free Webinar in Spanish!
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El seminario del Dr. Cueva cubre qué esperar cuando busca un tratamiento de salud mental. Dónde buscar ayuda, qué se le preguntará en la primera visita, qué puede preguntarle a un proveedor. Cuanto más sepa qué esperar, más fácil será buscar ayuda y no quedar atrapado en la trampa del miedo / estigma.
Míralo aquí.
This seminar covers what to expect when you seek mental health treatment. Where to seek help, what you will be asked at the first visit, what you can ask a provider. The more you know what to expect, the easier it will be to seek help and not get caught in the trap of fear/stigma.
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ADAA's HealthUnlocked Online Support Community is a Year Old!
Messages from the Community
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D.R.E.A.M. (Dreams Rule Everything Around Me)
5 years ago I had the worst year of my life. I started to experience my first few panic attacks, I dropped out of law school after dedicating 4 years to admission, I also couldn't even get a job if my life depended on it. After fighting so much with myself, I almost gave up on everything. However, the one thing that kept me going every day were my dreams of a better future for me. I never stopped dreaming. Whether I was inventing a new business idea in my head, dreaming about having a big family, or even just daydreaming while writing my thoughts on paper, my dreams kept me from giving up. 5 years later I am proud to say I am living my dreams.
Today, I am proud to announce D.R.E.A.M. (Dreams Rule Everything Around Me)
, a socially conscious and high quality clothing brand inspired the edgy designs of streetwear fashion but with a purpose. Our purpose is simple, we want everyone to never stop dreaming.
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