April marks National Stress Awareness Month.  As everyone experiences stress at some point in their life, ADAA is here to help you find the tools and resources to address and manage your stress in a healthy manner. 
Personal Story of Triumph: 
Bella King
My name is Bella, and I'm 10 years old. Last year I was diagnosed with OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A lot of people think OCD is just about having to keep things clean and organized, but that really isn't the whole picture. 

If someone looked at me or spent some time with me, they probably wouldn't notice anything different about me. My OCD presents itself in the form of intrusive  thoughts, and my compulsion is to ask my mom again and again if my thoughts are true.   Read more.

Interested in sharing your personal story of triumph with anxiety, depression, or co-occurring disorders? Contact [email protected] for more information.

New ADAA Blog Post
Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder
by Dr. Elisabetta Burchi and Dr. Eric Hollander

...Although anxiety is not considered a core feature of ASD, anxiety disorders are the most common comorbid conditions in these patients. Because of the great impact on the course of the disorder, recognizing anxiety and treating it properly is particularly important for the wellbeing of these patients...   Read more.

Other recent ADAA blog posts:
Community Spotlight:
Campaign To Change Direction


The Campaign to Change Direction is a coalition of concerned citizens, nonprofit leaders, and leaders from the private sector who have come together to change the culture about mental health, mental illness and wellness. The Campaign creates a common language that allows EVERYONE to recognize the Five Signs of Emotional Suffering that tell us that someone is hurting emotionally and needs our help
#SheTriumphs
 
She Triumphs  is ADAA's free bi-monthly women's e-Newsletter supported by a grant from the Hope and Grace Fund. This e-newsletter features articles, resources, blog posts, webinars, and more providing resources for girls/women struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorders. 

MEDCATS Study
 
  
Investigators at Duke University are conducting research to inform and to improve an upcoming research project called MEDication for Child/Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Study (MEDCATS). We want to learn what caregivers think about mental health service needs of anxious youth and their families and the MEDCATS trial. You are invited to take part in an online group discussion and share your thoughts about pediatric anxiety. The discussion will last around 2 hours and participants will receive compensation for their time. 

#ADAA2018 Conference Snapshot
The ADAA 2018 Conference brought together more than 1,400 clinicians and researchers from across the United States and around the world together in Washington, DC to share, network, collaborate and learn about current  cutting-edge research and treatment for anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders. The ADAA Conference is part of our mission to find new treatments and one day prevent and cure these disorders. Read more.
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Facing Panic: 
Self-Help for People With Panic Attacks 



Triumph Over Shyness: 
Conquering Social Anxiety Disorder  
 



ADAA stress relief kits make great gifts and support ADAA at the same time! ADAA also offers college stress relief kits that students will love.  Both kits include fidget toys and more.


Accelerated Treatment for Anxiety Core Concepts (DVD)

With Reid Wilson, PhD






April 2018
 
The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety
 
ADAA member James Cowart's aim in 'The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety'  is to share a toolbox of CBT techniques garnered over 40 years clinical practice that will enable you to manage your anxiety on a sustainable path toward taking back some of that control. These self-help strategies focus on developing key coping skills designed to reduce fear and anxiety, and are complemented by a user-friendly, step-by-step program of practical exercises that can be personalized to meet each individual's unique needs.
ADAA Member Publications

 
Our ADAA professional members author excellent self-help books about anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorders. 
ADAA Recorded Webinar: 
How to Disengage from Harm OCD & Re-engage in Your Life
 
ADAA in the News
 
ADAA resources, programs and initiatives as well as many ADAA member experts are frequently quoted/highlighted in national and international news platforms. We invite you to  browse through current articles .

April Articles:  
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Search ADAA's Find a Therapist online directory (all professional members of ADAA). 

Have questions about how to choose the right therapist for you? Check out    ADAA's Choosing a Therapist website page.
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