ADAA Conference

Oct 30, 2023 | adaa.org | Arash Javanbakht

Skip to main content Tips for Protecting Yourself and Your Children from Disturbing Media Images I am a trauma psychiatrist and researcher and the author of a recent book: Afraid: Understanding the Purpose of Fear and Harnessing the Power of Anxiety that explains in detail how media and politics have heightened our anxieties and have outlined ways we can reduce the impact. Here are some practical tips on how to stay informed while minimizing harm:– Limit the depth of exposure to details.

Oct 30, 2023 | adaa.org | Arash Javanbakht

Skip to main content Tips for Protecting Yourself and Your Children from Disturbing Media Images I am a trauma psychiatrist and researcher and the author of a recent book: Afraid: Understanding the Purpose of Fear and Harnessing the Power of Anxiety that explains in detail how media and politics have heightened our anxieties and have outlined ways we can reduce the impact. Here are some practical tips on how to stay informed while minimizing harm:– Limit the depth of exposure to details.

Sep 26, 2023 | adaa.org | Arash Javanbakht

Skip to main content Anxiety Can Often be a Drag on Creativity, Upending the Trope of the Tortured Artist In the U.S., anxiety disorders affect about one-third of the population. So it’s no surprise that a good number of artists and writers also suffer from anxiety and depression. But whereas some critics see Vincent Van Gogh’s striking paintings and Sylvia Plath’s confessional poetry as the direct result of their psychosis and depression, I tend to be less romantic about this subject.

Sep 12, 2023 | adaa.org | Mary Alvord |Stefan G. Hofmann |David H. Rosmarin

Skip to main content New ADAA Member Books! Fall 2023 What does it mean to have an action mindset? How does a workbook for teens help them change the way they address, or in some cases don’t, their anxiety, self-doubt, and fears? How can it help them face fears that get in their way of meeting new challenges, like trying out for a sports team or auditioning for a play or making new friends?

Aug 30, 2023 | adaa.org | David H. Rosmarin

Skip to main content Thriving with Your Anxiety at the End of Summer We’re towards the end of summer and many are still brimming with excitement to see new places, visit family, or simply sit on the beach. However, the countdown to the end of summer holidays is accelerating, and that can often bring on anxiety.