Taking Note - World Mental Health Day and Beyond

View in Browser October 17, 2024 This month ADAA commemorates World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), National Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 6-12), and National Depression Screening Day (Oct 12). ADAA continues to raise awareness about the impact of mental health on physical health and to improve the quality of life for those who suffer through evidence-based educational resources, professional practice, and scientific research. Together we are changing lives! Share Your Mental Health Journey with Others - ADAA Personal Stories Sharing your mental health journey can change a life. Share your personal story with ADAA — for yourself and for others. Content with a Cause Art Heals: Combating Anxiety and Depression Through Creative Outlets Validation and the Power of Stories 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. 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 Newest Public 'What Is?' Educational Videos ADAA is pleased to announce our newest public video in our "What Is" Free educational video series: What is Menopause? Remember to view other videos in the series, including those created in collaboration with Mass General Brigham McLean Hospital: 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 Follow us on YouTube! McLean's Spirituality, Culture, and Mental Health Course Wednesday, October 23; 11am to 2pm ET McLean Hospital will present a free online course exploring the profound connections between spirituality, culture, and mental health. Designed not only for health care professionals but anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of human well-being, this course delves into the importance of acknowledging our complex identities and how these identities influence our mental health experiences. Attendees will learn how to build trust with patients, foster open communication, and improve therapeutic outcomes. While the course is free of charge, continuing medical education credits or a certificate of attendance are available for a small fee. Click here for more information and to register. 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. 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. Published by the American Psychiatric Association Publishing. Purchase Your Copy Today - Proceeds Benefit ADAA FREE LIVE AND RECORDED WEBINARS, PODCASTS, AND NEW BLOGS New Video! Mental Health Minute Series Scared Silly: How to Help Your Child Cope with Fears About Halloween – Mental Health Minute Video Featuring: Christina Brooks, PsyD Free Live 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 Live Free Webinar - Thursday, November 7, 2024; 12 to 1pm ET Ask the Author Q & A: Worrying is Optional - Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination that Keeps You Stuck Feauturing: Ben Eckstein, LCSW Should You Tell Your Child Their Mental Health Diagnosis? Blog by: Tamar Chansky, PhD Social Anxiety Due to Fears of Stereotype Confirmation Blog: Janee Steele, PhD, LPC, Certified CBT Therapist What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding and Parent Mental Health Blog by: Lauren Thompson, MHS 10 Tips for Helping Children Survive the Emotional Aftermath of a Hurricane Blog by: ADAA Past President Karen Cassiday, PhD Riding the 'Pollercoaster' in an Election Year Blog by: Jennifer Shannon, LMFT ADAA Professional Expert Members in the News How to 'keep calm when I have no idea what is going on': What 5 experts recommend, Yahoo, Kevin Chapman, PhD Why some people love scary movies, NPR, Arash Javanbakht, MD Mom Matters: Menopause can cause anxiety and depression, KTVB 7, Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP Demi Lovato doesn’t remember much of her time on Disney Channel. It's called dissociation, USA Today, Kevin Chapman, PhD When Worry Takes Over: OCD and Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood with Dr. Jenny Yip, Worthy Mother Podcast, Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP 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. If you have participated in a clinical trial and would like to share your experience in a personal story, please 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. 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