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.ADAA NEWS
As the holiday season approaches ADAA would like to thank both our public and professional communities – who have allowed us to accomplish so much this year. As we have all relied upon one another during this year’s challenges, ADAA ensured that reaching out to and engaging with those who are struggling with mental health issues remains our top priority. To date we are proud to have offered 60 blog posts and more than 15 webinars authored/presented by our professional member experts to address your most frequently expressed concerns and questions.
With COVID-19, health and financial concerns, this year presents new challenges that many will struggle with this month and next. While for many the holiday season means spending time with family and loved ones – whether in-person or virtually this year - for others the season often brings increased stress, anxiety and depression. We know that anxiety and depression can’t be conquered overnight, but with your continued support we can continue to be your “go to” resource for mental health educational resources to help you and those you love thrive.
This December 1 is #GivingTuesday, a global movement of giving back to organizations whose missions you are passionate about. By donating to #ADAAGivingTuesday2021 and by helping us raise awareness and #breakthestigma we can change lives.
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Holiday Support Resources
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Mental health and learning disorders are real, common and treatable, and when a child is struggling, the whole family is affected. At the Child Mind Institute, we’re here to help you wherever you are — providing resources, support and clinical services for children, teens, young adults and parents.
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Personal Stories of Triumph
“Everybody Feels This Way Sometimes” - A Song and Story of Authenticity by Sheri Miller
“When I wrote this song, someone close to me was suffering with depression, and I deeply desired with all my heart and soul to soothe them, give them relief. This song was my gift, a message of love to them. I realized later, this was also a song to myself. To remind myself it's ok – and actually good - to feel every emotion- including negative emotions- as emotions are powerful guidance.” Read more of Sheri’s story.
Listen to “Everybody Feels This Way Sometimes.”
Your story is important and has the power to help others in their mental health journey. We would love for you to submit a poem, video, artwork, or a story to be featured on ADAA’s website, in future issues of Triumph, and through our social media platforms. Your story can offer hope and encouragement and let others know they are not alone. Learn more here.
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From Our ADAA Community Allies
The Custom Journal
created by Adam Graser
The Custom Journal offers a resource to help mitigate anxiety and depression, helps spread awareness about mental health, and aids in removing the stigma that is so often attached to these disorders. It is why I chose to partner with the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). On the ADAA site you can find a therapist, access free resources and get support. As I shared with you above, I feel even more strongly about ADAA’s mission today, which is why a percentage of proceeds for every journal sold goes to this incredible agency/resource..." Click here to learn more.
In an effort to raise awareness for depression, anxiety, and suicide, Olympic Medalists Nastia Liukin and Alicia Sacramone Quinn are teaming up again for #thebigfightagainstsuicide - a fitness challenge livestream! Part of the proceeds will support ADAA and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Learn more and buy tickets here.
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ADAA Featured Live Event
 Health Anxiety Part 2: Learn How to Face Your Fear of Death and Overcome Health Anxiety
The illness you fear may not be the illness you have. Do you worry about cancer, heart attacks, or a brain aneurism? Do you regularly google your symptoms or reexam parts of your body that are concerning? If so, you might have Health Anxiety. ADAA board member, Ken Goodman, LCSW, presents the second of two webinars on this debilitating disorder.
This LIVE webinar will also include a former patient who suffered with fears of ALS and MS. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask Ken questions about your specific fears and query his former patient about her journey to freedom.
Register for the December 7th webinar here.
It is recommended that you watch Health Anxiety Part One (available at no cost on demand) before participating in the second webinar.
Please note that registration is required and that there is a $10.00 fee for this event to help ADAA continue to offer this type of educational content. This webinar is geared toward the public community and does not offer CE/CME credits.
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ADAA Member Articles
- Living Through a Pandemic Might Have This Surprising Effect on Your Health, TheList.com, Luana Marques, PhD
- How to Deal with Quarantine-Induced Social Anxiety, New York Times, Ellen Hendricksen, PhD
- Thank You Anxiety, Psychology Today, Joel Minden, PhD
- Kojo for Kids: Dealing with Tough Emotions, Kojo Nnamdi Show, Mary Alvord, PhD
- Red Table Talk with the Estefans: Dr. Luana Marques Interview/Covid-19 and Mental Health, RedTableTalk on Facebook, ADAA President Dr. Luana Marques
- 5 Tips for Handling Relationship Anxiety During the Pandemic — Featuring ADAA, DatingAdvice.com, David Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP
- Seasonal Depression Could be Amplified in 2020, Experts Say. Here's How to Handle It, USA Today, Lata K. McGinn, PhD
- Generation Agoraphobia, NewYorkTimes.com, Mary Alvord, PhD and Golda Ginsburg, PhD
- Experts: Child Anxiety, Depression Heightened During COVID Pandemic, ctInsider, Eli Lebowitz, PhD
- Benefits of Meditation in Tough Times, Good Morning America, ADAA President Luana Marques, PhD
- How to Reduce Anxiety Naturally: Tips for Families During COVID-19, Mominthecity.com, Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP
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Mark Your Calendar for A Global Day of Giving: GivingTuesday2020 – December 1
#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
This day was created with a simple idea, that people can do good, and has grown into a global giving movement that celebrates generosity.
Support our #ADAAGivingTuesday2020 Tuesday, December 1 campaign and join our mission to improve the quality of life for those struggling with anxiety disorders and depression by donating to our unique giving platform or creating your own Facebook fundraiser.
Share the #Unselfie (or a real selfie) that lets the world know why you are an ADAA Ally. Share your giving story on your social platforms (tagging @Got_Anxiety on Twitter or @triumphoveranxiety on Instagram). To enter a raffle for a chance to win a cool ADAA store item, email your #Unselfie comments to information@adaa.org.
Our work relies on the kindness and generosity of others and every gift to ADAA has a lasting impact. As an ADAA Ally, you are helping us change lives. Thank you!
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.ADAA RESOURCES
New Member Webinars Available On-Demand
Stop the Worry Cycle - ADAA Member Kari Gregory, MS, LPC, LCPC hosts this short informational ADAA webinar. Worry is common. It becomes problematic when it is excessive, intrusive and constant. It's hard to turn off worry because it feels like problem solving. Learn how problem solving becomes a reinforcement loop and how to break that cycle. Click here to learn more.
What are Intrusive Thoughts and How Can You Deal with Them? - Hosted by ADAA Members Drs. Debra Kissen and Paul Greene
Intrusive thoughts can create intense anxiety and lead to rumination for those who suffer from them. ADAA members Drs. Debra Kissen and Paul Greene discuss how to recognize intrusive thoughts, how they differ from other anxiety symptoms, and will provide you with tools and techniques to move past them in this live webinar. Click here to learn more.
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New Member Blog Posts
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Find a Therapist
The licensed mental health providers listed in ADAA’s online directory specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders. Click here to search the database by disorder or location. All providers listed are professional members of ADAA who have chosen to be listed.
Also, with social distancing still in practice, telehealth is now more critical than ever. Online therapy, also known as telemental health, is being provided to those who would like to receive counseling and support through email, video conference, online chat, or by phone. ADAA offers a list of providers offering telemental health services.
You can learn about treatment options available to you here.
Not sure how to select the right therapist? Check out ADAA’s Finding the Right Therapist infographic.
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ADAA's Free On-Line Peer to Peer Community
ADAA offers a free, safe, and supportive anonymous online space — now with more than 50,000 subscribers from around the world — for those affected by anxiety disorders and/or depression to share information and experiences. You can connect with other people experiencing similar struggles, contribute to ongoing conversations, or start your own conversation Subscribe to our English or Spanish-language community.
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Mental Health Community News
PsyberGuide, a Project of One Mind, is a non-profit project providing unbiased reviews of mental health apps. In partnership with ADAA, PsyberGuide ADAA features 4 highly rated anxiety/depression apps on our website to help you find and effectively use mental health apps.
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
My name is Calvin Rosser, and I am the CEO of Life Reimagined Ventures, a company dedicated to empowering 10 million people to live a more fulfilling life.
Each year, we award $500 in scholarships to high-achieving students who have been affected in some way by the increasing prevalence of mental health challenges.
I created the Elevate Mental Health Awareness scholarship in honor of my mom, an inspiring and compassionate woman who struggled with mental health and took her own life in 2017. The scholarship is designed to inspire greater awareness about mental health and fuel innovative solutions that help the millions of people who are suffering.
The scholarship is open to students at any educational level and field of study. The only application requirement is that students have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges.
To apply, write a 500-1,000 word essay about the following:
How has your experience with mental health influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations?
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current high school or college student.
- Must have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
- All GPAs will be considered.
- All majors are encouraged to apply.
Learn More and Apply Now
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Fun Ways to Support ADAA's Mission
HUGE Sale - Shop for ADAA Merch and Save 75%!
HUGE sale on fun ADAA Merch just announced ! Take advantage of 75% off all ADAA store merch to buy a gift for yourself or to send to a loved one this holiday season – and support ADAA at the same time! 100% of store sale proceeds benefit ADAA’s mission.
Shop here.
Shop AmazonSmile on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to Support ADAA
Did you know that Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charity of your choice? Please select ADAA on AmazonSmile and support our mission! Shop today.
We Love Our Facebook Fundraisers!
Interested in starting a birthday fundraising campaign? Use the Facebook banner above to let your friends and family know about it! ADAA also extends a huge thank you to those who choose to fundraise on our behalf: your generosity makes a difference. Read more and start your own fundraiser today. Click here to visit ADAA's Facebook page.
You can support ADAA directly through PayPal! Click here to donate today.
Calling all live streamers! You can reach new audiences and help raise awareness about ADAA's mission by creating a fundraising stream (or encouraging you friends to create a campaign or donate) on Tiltify.com that benefits ADAA's mission.
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. Thank you.
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