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The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and improving the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders through education and research. ADAA offers free educational information and resources about anxiety disorders, local treatment providers, self-help groups, self-tests, clinical trials, and more. ADAA promotes the message that anxiety disorders are real, serious, and treatable.

Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting children and adults. An estimated 40 million adult Americans suffer from panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering from an anxiety disorder receive treatment.

Learn more at www.adaa.org .

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Individuals, families, and health care professionals affected by an anxiety disorder.

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My Blog

New A&E series highlights struggles with anxiety disorders

A new documentary series from A&E gives a first-hand look at how an anxiety disorder can radically affect a persons life. Each one-hour episode of Obsessed follows two people who experience debilit...
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 13:20:00 GMT

New podcast on anxiety disorders

Listen to the latest research on the genetics of anxiety disorders in a new podcast. Experts Kerry Ressler, MD, PhD, Emory University, and Jordan Smoller, MD, ScD, Harvard Medical School/Massachus...
Posted by on Fri, 15 May 2009 08:39:00 GMT

ADAA is now on Twitter!

Follow the Anxiety Disorders Association of America on Twitter: http://twitter.com/gotanxiety.
Posted by on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:10:00 GMT

New book from ADAA!

ADAA has just released a new book on social anxiety disorder (social phobia).Triumph Over Shyness: Conquering Social Anxiety Disorder, Second Edition, is full of practical tips, helpful techniques, an...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:22:00 GMT

National Stress Øut Day

National Stress Øut DayWeek of April 13-17, 2009Stressed out? Need help? National Stress Øut Day provides pre-finals stress relief to college students while educating them about anxiety disorders, on...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:34:00 GMT

Stress, Anxiety, and Exercise

Stress is an inevitable part of life. Seven out of ten adults in the United States say they experience stress or anxiety daily, and most say it interferes at least moderately with their lives, accord...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:35:00 GMT

Anxiety and Your Health: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

People feel the effects of stress and anxiety in many ways. One common symptom is stomachaches. Anxiety can worsen symptoms of abdominal cramps and pain and make you literally feel sick to your sto...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:07:00 GMT

ADAA calendar makes perfect gift

Inspire your friends and family year-round. The ADAA 18-month calendar makes the perfect holiday gift. "Women Talk: Open the Dialogue  Triumph Over Anxiety Disorders" is filled with inspiring stor...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:16:00 GMT

Shop online and support ADAA

Did you know that shopping online can benefit the Anxiety Disorders Association of America? If you register at iGive.com, a portion of your online purchases will go to ADAA to help our efforts to incr...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:17:00 GMT

National Stress Øut Week

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at one time or another. ADAA encourages you to take time to relax during National Stress Øut Week, November 9-15, and discover the difference between everyday...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:05:00 GMT