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View in Browser September 19, 2024 As we mark Suicide Prevention Month in September, we want to remind readers of the invaluable free evidence-based research and resources ADAA offers. No one needs to struggle alone. 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. Rise Up Riseman A Widow's Perspective as a Suicide Loss Survivor Depression, a Google Search and a Bike Ride: Raising 10K for ADAA Advertisement ADAA's Free Peer-to-Peer Support Communities With four online, free, safe, and anonymous peer-to-peer communities, ADAA offers support for those suffering from mental health disorders. 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). September is also Hispanic Heritage Month. ADAA embraces diversity believing all communities deserve quality mental health care and treatment. 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. Newest Public 'What Is?' Educational Videos ADAA is pleased to present three new public videos created in collaboration with Mass General Brigham McLean Hospital, as part of our educational "What is" video series. Please share these with your clients and colleagues. What is BiPolar Disorder? What is Self-Harm? What is ARFID? And we have also just launched What is Anhedonia? in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Community News Orchestrating Change is an award-winning documentary that tells the inspiring story of the only orchestra created by and for people living with mental illness including, anxiety and depression. With beautiful music, Orchestrating Change is informative, uplifting, at times humorous and most important, empowering. Stream Orchestrating Change at https://www.ovid.tv/videos/orchestrating-change Or purchase the DVD at: https://orchestratingchangethefilm.com/purchase.php 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. The Anxiety Busting Workbook for Kids: Fun CBT Activities to Squash Your Fears and Worries Authors: Debra Kissen, PhD, Meena Dugakin, PsyD, and Grace Cusack, LPC What to Do When You Worry Too Much Second Edition: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series Author: Dawn Huebner, PhD 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, MD, PhD and W. Edward Craighead, PhD, ABPP. Published by the American Psychiatric Association Publishing. Purchase Your Copy Today - Proceeds Benefit ADAA LIVE AND RECORDED WEBINARS, PODCASTS, AND NEW BLOGS New Mental Health Minute Video Series New! Mental Health Minute Series Overcoming Back to School Anxiety – Mental Health Minute Video Video Featuring Dawn Huebner, PhD Free Live Webinar: Thursday, October 10, 2024; 12pm to 1pm ET Ask The Author Q&A: What To Do When You Worry Too Much – A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety Featuring: Dawn Huebner, PhD Free Live Webinar: Tuesday, October 15, 2024; 1 to 2pm ET Emetophobia and Motherhood: For Moms & Young Women Who Struggle with Emetophobia Featuring: Ken Goodman, LCSW Live Free Webinar – Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1 to 2pm ET Is My Child Just Moody or Is It Something More? Identifying and Managing Depression in Youth Feauturing: ADAA Board Member Jill M. Emanuele, PhD Election Anxiety: Navigating and Easing the Stress Podcast: with Michelle Patriquin, PhD, ABPP (ADAA Board Member) Managing Mental Health and Relationships in an Election Year Blog: by Chris Ceballos, MS, RMHCI in collaboration with Rogers Behavioral Health Dysthymia Shouldn't Be a 'Way of Life': How the Low-Grade Depression is Diagnosed & Treated Blog by Beth Salcedo, MD Dealing with Election Anxiety? A Psychiatrist Explains How to Channel Your Fears and Break Out of Tribal Thinking Blog by Arash Javanbakht, MD I am an Eating Disorder Therapist who Recovered from My Own Past Eating Disorder Blog by Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LCSW-C Navigating Anxiety in Women with ADHD: Understanding, Managing and Thriving Blog by Karla Pretorius, MA, PhD Candidate ADAA Professional Expert Members in the News Social Anxiety: How It Has Become A Big Thing Post Pandemic & How To Cope, MSN, Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP 14 Habits of People Who Never (Or Rarely) Get Anxious, According to Therapists, Parade, Luana Marques, PhD, Tips to Support a Child Struggling with Separation Anxiety, Health Matters, Anne Marie Albano, PhD Dispelling the Myths of Maternal Wellness, Scheananigans with Scheana Shay, Jenny Yip, PsyD Matthew Perry's Death Shines a Harsh Light on Ketamine Treatment, The New York Times, Sanjay Mathew, MD 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. To learn more about trials and researchers, click here. Support ADAA's Mission to #BreakTheStigma ADAA reaches millions of individuals across the world struggling with mental health issues by providing science, treatment, education, and hope. You help us do that! You are helping to break the stigma of mental health. Your gift furthers our commitment to prevent, treat, and one day cure anxiety disorders and depression. Looking for more ways to support ADAA? Thousands of companies match employee donations. See if your company participates in a donation match. Find out today if your ADAA donation is eligible for matching to double the impact of your gift! 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