Anxiety Disorders Association of America
About Us
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them.
ADAA disseminates information, links people who need treatment with those who can provide it, and advocates for cost-effective treatments, making it possible for hundreds of thousands to benefit from its services and publications. The association is comprised of professionals who conduct research and treat anxiety disorders and people who have a personal or general interest in learning more about such disorders.
Articles by Anxiety Disorders Association of America
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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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Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is diagnosed in people who experience spontaneous, seemingly out-of-the-blue panic attacks, and are...
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Finding Help for Your Child
Taking your child to the doctor for a mental health problem is as important as visiting the doctor for an ear infection...
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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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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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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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Coping With Trauma: Anxiety and Fear are Normal Reactions
Although recovering emotionally from the tragic events of September 11th will take time, mental health experts believe...
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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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Separation Anxiety Disorder
Many children experience separation anxiety between the ages of 18 months and three years old. It is normal for children...
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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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