Show Yourself Love – Take Care of Your Mental Health

View in Browser February 20, 2025 Show Yourself Love — Take Care of Your Mental Health Valentine's day was a great reminder to show love to the most important people in your life, including you! February can be a difficult month for those struggling with anxiety or depression. For many, winter is still going strong and the days are still quite short, causing some people to experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). One way you can show yourself love is by taking care of your mental health: go for a walk outside (especially when the sun is shining), journal, stay hydrated, start/continue therapy, or spend time doing something you enjoy. You can find more resources on ways to take care of your mental health at adaa.org. And remember, spring is right around the corner! Human Connection Through Personal Stories Personal stories provide hope, raise awareness, and help break the stigma around mental health by showcasing real-life experiences. These stories focus on overcoming obstacles, sharing coping strategies, and emphasizing the importance of seeking help. Reading these stories can help you feel less alone in your own journey. Telling your story and sharing your mental health journey can make a difference. A very human difference. Share your story with ADAA — for yourself and for others. Stressed Out: A Song of Resilience and Support for Mental Health Doing it Afraid There's Always a Rainbow, You Just Can't See Advertisement Social Anxiety Research Participants Needed Promoted by Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. Are you struggling with social anxiety? We are conducting a no-cost clinical study to evaluate a potential new treatment designed to provide rapid relief from anxiety when participating in a stressful event. Click now to see if you qualify! Learn More ADAA's Brochures on Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Depression — Available for Purchase/Download For your school or organization! ADAA has three new brochures on Social Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) available to purchase through our website. Also available are downloadable brochures in several languages. For more information. To order or download, click here. 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. ADAA Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support Community ADAA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Community Check out our "What Is" Spanish free animated videos View all the "What Is" videos. Vea todos los videos de "Qué es". Tenemos una selección de videos de nuestra “¿Qué es?” serie que han sido traducidas al español. Véalos aquí: ¿Qué es la discinesia tardía? ¿Qué es la DT? (para los cuidadores) Estos videos fueron logrados gracias al apoyo de Teva. FREE LIVE AND RECORDED WEBINARS, PODCASTS AND BLOGS Live Free Webinar — TODAY! Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12pm to 1pm ET Resolutions in Ruins! Featuring: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP, and Paul Greene, PhD Live Free Webinar – Thursday, February 27 - 12pm to 1pm ET Understanding Eating Disorders As Anxiety Disorders: The Role of Fear and the Need for Safety Featuring: Norman H. Kim, PhD. Presented in collaboration with the National Eating Disorders Association Live Free Webinar Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1pm to 2pm ET Ask the Author Q&A: The Way I See It - A Psychologist's Guide to a Happier Life Featuring: Dr. Ashley Smith Understanding Emotional Avoidance and Learning to Tolerate Uncomfortable Feelings Blog by: L. Kevin Chapman, PhD Dating Anxiety? Blog by Patricia Thornton, PhD Two Ways to Resolve Feelings of Dread About the Future Blog by: Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, LCSW-C Panic Disorder: Minimizing Fear, Tolerating Symptoms, and Building Skills Blog by: Simon Rego, PsyD, ABPP, A-CBT - In Conversation with ADAA ADHD: Common Signs in Children and Teens and the Connection with Anxiety Blog by: Amanda Heins, PsyD Recorded Webinar How to Help Your Child Through Anxiety Featuring: Elizabeth Dupont-Spencer, LCSW & Kimberly Morrow , LCSW Interested in publishing a blog with ADAA? Read our Blog Post Guidelines and submit here. Did you know that we have TEDxTalks presented by ADAA members featured on the ADAA website? Discover TEDx Talks covering topics such as anxiety, depression, parenting and more. View our entire catalog here. COMMUNITY NEWS Mental Health Research and Me — Recorded Webinar ADAA is proud to collaborate with ResearchMatch to share information about access to clinical trials and educate the public about anxiety disorders and depression to better understand mental health research. Watching the webinar will clarify the participation process in mental health research and clinical trials. Watch the recorded webinar here. ADAA Professional Expert Members in the News Anxiety Matters with Dr. Bonnie Zucker, Apple Podcasts, Bonnie Zucker, PsyD Does my child have an anxiety disorder? Here are the signs parents should look out for, CNN Health, Thomas Ollendick, PhD How to become a resilient person to face life's challenges, MSN, Luana Marques, PhD From Tragedy, a Gift of Hope, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD, and Greg Fonzo, PhD LA psychologist shares journey of healing and helping after devastating fires, ABC 7, Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP Depression and Cleaning: How to Tackle House Cleaning if You're Struggling, Everyday Health, Karen Cassiday, PhD 'Avoidant Discard' a more intimate form of ghosting, Press Reader, Kevin Chapman, PhD Moving Toward Emotional Maturity—Biblical Principles for Emotional Health, Church Leaders, Kevin Chapman, PhD 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. New Member Books: Winter 2025 Blog by: Simon Rego, PsyD, ABPP, A-CBT, Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA, David A. Clark, PhD – In Conversation with ADAA New Books by ADAA Members Ryan C.T. DeLapp, PhD Empower Yourself Against Racial and Cultural Stress Using Skills from the REACH Program to Cope, Heal, and Thriv Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, ABPP Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma: Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your Journey Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, ABPP I'm Not Alone: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness or History of Trauma (2nd Edition) Frederick Aardema, PhD Resolving OCD: Understanding Your Obsessional Experience (Volume 1) Written for You - ADAA's "Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders" ADAA's book, specifically written for the public, empowers those with anxiety disorders and their support networks. Understanding symptoms, causes, and treatments can be bewildering. 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 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 struggle with 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. Watch this collaborative ADAA and ResearchMatch free recorded webinar Mental Health Research and Me 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. 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