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Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA ADAA is a nonprofit addressing anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders. ADAA launched a new free and anonymous online peer to peer support group.

ADAA, an international nonprofit with a robust website, offers free educational information and resources, a Find-a-Therapist database - http://treatment.adaa.org/ of local treatment providers, webinars, listings of support groups and clinical trials, self-tests, and more. Subscribe today: https://healthunlocked.com/anxiety-depression-support/about. ADAA promotes the message that depression and anxiety disorders—panic, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), phobias—as well as OCD, PTSD are real, serious, and treatable. ADAA does not provide psychiatric, psychological, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Su***de Prevention Lifeline. Donate to support ADAA. Every gift has an impact. Together we can triumph over anxiety and depression. Together we are changing lives. Together we will find a cure. http://bit.ly/DonateToADAA

OCD is more than being organized, particular, or liking things a certain way.Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a me...
10/12/2026

OCD is more than being organized, particular, or liking things a certain way.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition involving unwanted, recurring thoughts, urges, or images (obsessions) and behaviors or mental acts a person feels driven to perform (compulsions). It can be distressing, time-consuming, and disruptive to daily life.

This OCD Awareness Week, take some time to learn what OCD can really look like, how it can affect people differently, and what treatment and support are available.

Learn more about OCD: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/co-occurring-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder

Understanding OCD is an important step toward reducing stigma and helping more people recognize when it may be time to seek support.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and accepted for who they are.For LGBTQ+ people, experiences with stigma, dis...
10/11/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and accepted for who they are.

For LGBTQ+ people, experiences with stigma, discrimination, rejection, or feeling pressure to hide parts of themselves can take a toll on mental health. Finding affirming support and reliable mental health information can make a meaningful difference.

ADAA offers resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and those who care about them, including information on anxiety, depression, treatment, finding a therapist, and additional support.

Explore LGBTQ+ mental health resources: adaa.org/find-help/by-demographics/lgbtq

You deserve support that sees, respects, and affirms all of you.

This World Mental Health Day, don't just ask"How are you?"Ask "How are you, really?"Anxiety and depression are common, t...
10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, don't just ask

"How are you?"

Ask "How are you, really?"

Anxiety and depression are common, treatable conditions, and you're not alone. Checking in with yourself can be a first step toward recognizing when additional support might be helpful.

Explore Lancôme and ADAA's global “I’m Fine,” initiative at imfine.com and visit women.adaa.org for science-backed information, personal stories, and mental health resources for women.

What do you want your life to look and feel like?Fifteen years ago, Ryan “China” McCarney was experiencing relentless pa...
10/09/2026

What do you want your life to look and feel like?

Fifteen years ago, Ryan “China” McCarney was experiencing relentless panic attacks and struggling to see a way forward. Eleven years ago, he found a therapist through ADAA and began his recovery journey. Today, he continues to experience panic attacks, self-doubt, and periods of depression—even alongside professional success, advocacy, and years of progress.

His latest personal story is an honest reminder that progress doesn't require a life without struggle. Success and mental health challenges can coexist, and asking for help can be part of continuing to move forward.

China challenges us to ask ourselves: What do you want your life to look and feel like—and what action can you take toward it?

Read his latest story:
https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/personal-stories/what-do-you-want-your-life-to-look-like

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10/08/2026

Behind “I’m fine” can be so much more.

Exhaustion. Pressure. Fear. Silence.

1 in 3 women will experience an anxiety or depressive disorder in their lifetime. We partnered with Lancôme, launching the “I’m Fine” program to help women check in and recognize the early signs of anxiety and depression.

So, how are you, really?

Take a moment to check in. Discover the “I’m Fine” program at imfine.com

"I'm fine."Two words so many of us say without thinking - even when they don't tell the whole story.ADAA is proud to joi...
10/08/2026

"I'm fine."

Two words so many of us say without thinking - even when they don't tell the whole story.

ADAA is proud to join Lancôme on “I’m Fine,” a global initiative encouraging women to check in with themselves, recognize the signs of anxiety and depression, and feel empowered to seek support.

So we're asking:

How are you, really?

Learn more at imfine.com and explore additional resources for U.S. audiences at women.adaa.org

Happening TOMORROW from 12–1 pm ET!Is it normal worry, anxiety, or OCD?Join ADAA members Sharon Batista, MD, and Tamar G...
10/07/2026

Happening TOMORROW from 12–1 pm ET!

Is it normal worry, anxiety, or OCD?

Join ADAA members Sharon Batista, MD, and Tamar Gordon, PhD, for “Is It Just Worry? Understanding Intrusive Thoughts, Anxiety, and OCD.”

Learn how to tell the difference between worry and intrusive thoughts, recognize when anxiety may require professional support, and understand what effective treatment can look like.

Registration is $10. Your registration helps support ADAA’s educational programs for the mental health community. If cost is a barrier, please contact [email protected]

Register now: https://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/it-just-worry-understanding-intrusive-thoughts-anxiety-and-ocd

10/06/2026

Su***de Prevention Month may be over, but conversations about mental health and su***de prevention matter all year long.

Nearly 80% of su***de deaths are men—and 60% of those men had no prior documented history of mental health struggles.

Behind those numbers are fathers, sons, brothers, partners, friends, and colleagues. Recognizing when someone may be struggling—and knowing how to start the conversation—matters.

Hear from ADAA Member and McLean Hospital psychologist David Alperovitz, PsyD, about the warning signs we shouldn't overlook.

Watch: https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/09/09/hometown-health-warning-signs-su***de-risk-men-that-often-go-unnoticed/

Explore resources: adaa.org/men

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Mental Illness Awareness Week is a reminder that mental health deserves the same attention, understanding, and care as p...
10/05/2026

Mental Illness Awareness Week is a reminder that mental health deserves the same attention, understanding, and care as physical health.

Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition—or supporting someone who is—small, evidence-based steps can make a difference. This week, take some time to learn, check in with yourself and others, and know where to turn when additional support is needed.

Explore ADAA resources:
Mental health tips: adaa.org/tips
Tips for managing depression: adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression/tips
Find help and support: adaa.org/find-help

10/03/2026

Hair pulling. Skin picking. Hiding. Shame. For many people living with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), these experiences can be difficult to talk about — and even harder when you feel like no one understands.

During BFRB and Trichotillomania Awareness Week ( Oct 1-7), we’re sharing Aneela Idnani’s ADAA story to help bring greater understanding to conditions that too often remain hidden.

In this ADAA Real People. Real Stories video, Aneela shares her personal experience with BFRBs, including trichotillomania and excoriation disorder, and why greater awareness, understanding, and community matter.

BFRBs are more than “bad habits,” and no one should have to navigate them in silence.

Watch Aneela’s story and learn more about BFRBs: https://youtu.be/LZBEz68lnbE

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