Back-to-School Jitters, Social Anxiety, Parenting Tips and More

View in Browser August 15, 2024 As children and teens get ready to head back to school, and summer vacations come to an end this month, ADAA remains a source of evidence-based research, information and mental health support. Check out our resources for back-to-school anxiety, education stress, social phobias, parent concerns and more, to ensure a smooth and mentally healthy transition to your fall schedules and activities. Human Connection Through Personal Stories Telling your story and sharing your mental health journey can make a difference, a very human difference. Share your personal story with ADAA — for yourself and for others. Overcoming Unspeakable Struggles as an Autistic Man Never Admit Harm OCD Made Me A Pushover Parent Advertisement Celebrating 8 Years of ADAA's Peer-to-Peer Support Partnership with HealthUnlocked With four online, free, safe, and anonymous peer-to-peer communities, ADAA offers support for those suffering from mental health disorders. We are proud to celebrate eight years of a partnership with HealthUnlocked that brings help and hope to people and their families. For more information about the support groups and how you or a loved one can join, click here or select a group below: Anxiety and Depression Support Community ADAA Apoyo para Ansiedad y Depresión (Español) ADAA Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support Community ADAA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Community ADAA also lists national support groups that community members lead or participate in as well as helpful information about starting a support group. Written for the Public — ADAA's New 'Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders' Is For You ADAA's new book for the public empowers those with anxiety disorders and their support networks. Understanding symptoms, causes, and treatments can be bewildering. Written by ADAA members and other experts, each chapter covers various aspects, from emerging treatments to finding providers and caring for special populations. Edited by ADAA members Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D. and W. Edward Craighead, Ph.D., ABPP. Published by the American Psychiatric Association Publishing. Purchase Your Copy Today — Proceeds Benefit ADAA Your Self-Care Reading List ADAA's online bookstore offers self-help books written by our expert members to help you navigate your journey with an anxiety disorder, OCD, PTSD or depression. Blog: New ADAA Member Books: Summer 2024 LIVE AND RECORDED WEBINARS AND NEW BLOGS Selective Mutism: Tips and Strategies for the Caregiver Free Live Q&A Webinar: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 12:00 p.m. ET Featuring Rachel Busman, PsyD Register Ask the Author Q & A: Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts: Stop the Spiral of Anxiety and OCD to Reclaim Wellness on Your Motherhood Journey Free Live Webinar: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1:00 p.m. ET Featuring Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP Register Ask the Authors Q&A: The Complete Guide to Health Anxiety Free Recorded Webinar Featuring Josh Spitalnick, PhD, ABPP and Michael Stier, LCPC, LPC, NCC Recorded Webinar Unseen Trauma: Recognizing and Understanding Childbirth-Related PTSD Blog by Rotem Kahalon and Jonathan E. Handelzalts How to Navigate the Transition to a New Therapist Blog by Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA "Is This All My Fault?" - Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for their Problems Blog by Judith S. Beck, PhD The Importance of Managing Stress for Healthcare Professionals Blog by ADAA Board Member Krystal M. Lewis, PhD School Anxiety: Signs and Strategies Blog by Amanda Heins, PsyD in collaboration with Rogers Behavioral Health ADAA Professional Expert Members in the News Tips on How to Deal with Election Anxiety, CBS News, Arash Javanbakht, MD While Parents Think They're Supporting Their Teens' Mental Health, Their Kids Don't Agree, Parents, Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP Anxiety Attacks are Frightening, but They are Controllable — Here Are Some Tips, Headtopics, Krystal Lewis, PhD Here's Why the Heat Can Feel So Much Worse When You're Taking an SSRI, Self, David Rosmarin, PhD Learn More About Clinical Trials As an evidence-based organization, ADAA supports research and treatment advances conducted through clinical trials. Participating in clinical trials can potentially help change mental health outcomes for you and others who suffer anxiety, depression, and related disorders. 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