Anxiety and Depression Association of America
About Us
The mission of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is to promote the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders through education, practice, and research.
ADAA leads the way, improving the lives of millions of children and adults:
- Promotes professional and public awareness of anxiety, depression, and related disorders and their impact on people's lives.
- Encourages the advancement of scientific knowledge about causes and treatment of anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
- Links people who need treatment with the health care professionals who provide it.
- Helps people find appropriate treatment and develop self-help skills.
- Works to reduce the stigma surrounding anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
Contact Information
8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 412Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 240-485-1001
You can contact the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) by email at information@adaa.org.
Articles by Anxiety and Depression Association of America
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National Stress Out Week Promotes Benefits of Fitness on Stress and Anxiety
Our lives are often filled with stress, even when the economy isn't riding a bumpy rollercoaster and a national election...
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Information for Parents: Helping a College Student with an Anxiety Disorder
College is a stressful time for almost all students. Getting along with roommates, dealing with new social pressures,...
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Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents: A Self-Test
How much stress or worry is considered too much? Complete the following self-test by clicking the "yes" or "no" boxes...
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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens
Children and teens have anxiety in their lives, just as adults do, and they can suffer from anxiety disorders in much...
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Anxiety Disorders in Children: A Test for Parents
If you think your child may have an anxiety disorder, please answer the questions below, print out the page, and show...
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder usually affects children between the ages of six and eleven. It is characterized by...
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Anxiety Medication and Kids
The use of medication is just one of the many treatment options available to manage the symptoms of anxiety disorders....
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School Refusal or Avoidance
A child experiencing more than just "school jitters" usually refuses to go to school on a regular basis or has problems...
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Selective Mutism
Children who refuse to speak in situations where speech is expected or necessary, to the extent that their refusal...
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Specific Phobias
A specific phobia is defined as the intense, irrational fear of a specific object, such as a dog, or a situation, such...
Topics: Anxiety and Fears | Anxiety and Emotions
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