Spring into Better Mental Health | ADAA's April Triumph Newsletter

View in Browser April 17, 2025 Advertisement April is here and spring is in full swing! Spring is a reminder of renewal and growth — and a perfect opportunity to check in on your mental health. ADAA.org offers free mental health resources, evidence-based information, as well as support groups, treatment information, and more. Whether it’s through practicing mindfulness, connecting with loved ones, or simply getting outside for fresh air, small steps can make a big difference for your mental health. ADAA is here to help you or a loved one take those steps to caring for your mental health. Human Connection Through Personal Stories 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. Walking Tall in My Mental Health After a Mass Shooting A True American Dream: From Darkness to Light From Pulling to Power: My Journey With Trichotillomania and Healing 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 FREE MENTAL HEALTH LIVE AND RECORDED WEBINARS, PODCASTS, AND BLOGS Free, Live Webinar Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 12 pm ET Psychiatric Medication in Pregnancy and Lactation: What Can Women Take? Featuring: Barbara Byers, MD, MPH Free, Live Webinar Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 12 pm Gifts of Perspective: One Man's Journey Through Post Traumatic Growth Featuring: Nicholas Ruchlewicz In partnership with the National Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) Free Ask the Author Q&A Webinar Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 12 pm ET Ask the Author Q&A: Resolving OCD Featuring: Frederick Aardema, PhD Free Ask the Author Q&A Webinar Wednesday July 9, 2025 | 12 pm ET Ask The Author Q&A: The Grieving Brain Featuring: Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD Recorded Webinar Bouncing Back from Job Loss and/or Insecurity : Overcoming Anxiety and Rebuilding Your Future Featuring: Arash Javanbakht, MD, and Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT Cultivating Well Being Blog by: Leighann Forbes, PhD Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Practical Steps for Long-Term Well-Being Blog by: Leighann Forbes, PhD Your Psychedelic Therapy Journey Continues: Integration 101 Blog by: Heyli Arcese, BA Menopause and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and Recommendations for Treatment Blog by: Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, LCSW-C, and Michelle Witkin, PhD Dispelling Misconceptions About High- Functioning Depression Blog by: Adrianne McCullars, PhD Women's Issues with Sleep: Interview with NOW's President Blog by: In Conversation with Christian Nunes, MBA, MS, LCSW Interested in publishing a blog with ADAA? Read our Blog Post Guidelines and submit 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 "What Is?" — Learn From Our Free Short Animated Video Series What Is Social Anxiety Disorder? This video is made possible through a collaboration with Vistagen. What is Bipolar Disorder? This video is made possible through a collaboration with McLean Hospital. Learn more about their work at mcleanhospital.org. View all the "What Is" videos. 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 Professional Expert Members in the News Your Anxious Self: It’s Not What You Think It Is, Psychology Today, David Clark, PhD Dr. Kevin Chapman Releases New Book to Help Christians Master Emotions through Scripture, Crosswalk, Kevin Chapman, PhD Kimberley Quinlan on Rethinking Anxiety: Escaping the “Just in Case” Trap, Thrive Global, Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT Grounding Yourself Amid Overwhelm, Psychology Today, Lizabeth Roemer, PhD How having the right attitude can help with managing anxiety, WCVB, Luana Marques, PhD When you notice relief when plans cancel… the psychology of unrecognized social anxiety patterns, World Day, Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT ADHD & Anxiety: Two Common Coexisting Disorders, Health Well Foundation, Roberto Olivardia, PhD How can I avoid burnout at work? Here are some tips for fighting the feeling, CNA Lifestyle, Luana Marques, PhD Why Stress Stops you Feeling Joy – And How to Override It, BBC Science Magazine, Diego Pizzagalli, PhD, American, Arash Javanbakht, MD Helping Athletes Find Resilience in the Face of Adversity, US Figure Skating, Kevin Chapman, PhD 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. 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. Frederick Aardema, PhD Resolving OCD: Advanced Strategies for Overcoming Obsessional Doubt (Volume 2) Shawn Costello Whooley, PhD The Be Brave Activity Book: 100 Exposure-Based Challenges That DARE Kids to Boss Back Their Worry and Anxiety Once and for All 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 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 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! Triumph Anxiety and Depression Association of America 8701 Georgia Ave. Suite 412 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-485-1001 | Contact Us | Privacy Policy adaa.org Joanne Hershon Executive Editor, Multiview 469-420-2605 | Contact me Unsubscribe | Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE | SUBSCRIBE | PAST ISSUES Published by