adaa 35th anniversary

Celebrating 35 YearsADAA is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from

them through education, practice, and research.

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I can’t imagine my career without ADAA. It has provided friends, professional networking, a must-see annual meeting, journal and web-based materials for me and my patients. It’s a priceless resource for advancing my career.Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT2016 President-Elect

#ADAAis35Recovery from panic disorder is possible. I did It, and you can, too.I am cheering for you!

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ADAA helps me keep up with the latest scientific discoveries and stay connected with the people engaged in this important work. Christopher G. Beevers, PhD

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I never thought I would experience severe anxiety. But thanks to modern medicine, I can live a somewhat normal life. I’m grateful to the doctors and drug companies who have made this possible.

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ADAA has been my professional home and a pillar in my career for 25 years. An invaluable resource!David Carbonell, PhD

#ADAAis35ADAA is my professional home. Its commitment to member interests and to community building is unparalleled. Carmela Alcantara, PhD

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You have to want to change. Treatment alone can’t make you change, and you have to apply what you learn to

succeed in the “real” world outside of treatment.

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ADAA has given me access to training in evidenced-based treatments, which gave me the confidence to open my own practice. And it provided me with the opportunity to train other clinicians so that fewer people suffer with the devastating effects of anxiety and depression. I have met some of my best friends and colleagues through ADAA. Thank you! Kimberly Morrow, LCSW

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Past, Present, and FutureADAA is here to make the difference.

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#ADAAis35I am a person with anxiety and depression. We can always find a way to show the bright side to feel better about ourselves. Believe in yourself — and no one can put you down.Cynthia Kile

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ADAA has played a central role in my career, from my receiving an ADAA travel award well over a decade ago to each annual meeting I have attended since. Darin Dougherty, MD

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I overcame 20 years of panic by learning to choose thoughts of positive possibilities

instead of “terribilities!” Never give up!! Kathryn Tristan

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ADAA has been a unique experience of unparalleled collegial support and scientific growth, dissemination of knowledge on mood and anxiety disorders, and development of effective treatments. What has been amazing is the growth of the organization over 20 years. Jeremy Coplan, MD#ADAAIS35

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You are among the bravest.

#ADAAis35ADAA is an amazing community where I can connect with other clinical scientists working to bridge the gap between science and practice. Dylan Gee, MA

I have learned that anxiety and depression go hand-in-hand, and there is no shame in having either.Josh Lewin

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#ADAAis35 P.S. You’re not going to die. Here’s the white-hot truth: If you go bankrupt, you'll still be okay. If you

lose the gig, the lover, the house, you'll still be okay. If you sing off-key, get the beat by the competition;

have your heart shattered, get fired...it’s not going to kill you. Ask

anyone who’s been through it.

Jonathan Lammers

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ADAA is a place to spend time with colleagues who share my commitment to

reducing the burdens of anxiety disorders.Meredith Coles, PhD

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ADAA keeps me connected to like-minded colleagues involved in research and

treatment. Kevin Chapman, PhD

#ADAAis35Reach out, as uncomfortable or embarrassing as it may be. Tell your story.Kristen Fischerwww.everylastbreath.com

Past, Present, and FutureADAA is here to make the difference.

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How will you help ADAA #GetTo50?www.adaa.org

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It’s been a great pleasure to be a member of ADAA over the last two decades of extraordinary growth in the organization and our field, and also to serve on its Scientific Council.  Andrew W. Goddard, MD

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I believe ADAA stands alone in the ability to interact with colleagues from various

disciplines. At other conferences I see and hear speakers.

At ADAA I also get to meet them.  Mark B. Powers, PhD

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With your comfort object, you can

accomplish anything. My

anxiety will not disappear, but the way I wear clothing can always be my

choice.Laura

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I went from fear to freedom; so can you!

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You are not alone. I have been dealing with depression for years, panic attacks, and anxiety. My medication helps me, but you have to work on it all the time. I’m showing my support to all others out there dealing with these issues.Christine

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ADAA, my professional home, taught me to be a better clinician and researcher. I love being part of a network of like-minded professionals and an organization that is committed to helping those with anxiety and depression. Cindy J. Aaronson, MSW, PhD

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Teen suicide can be prevented. Get help today!

There is always help! There is always hope! #HaveHope

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Thank you for 35 years of linking consumers, clinicians, and researchers. Elizabeth Dupont Spencer, LCSW-C

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1980: My first panic attack. There was no name for it or much information. I recouped with help from God and my family. 

2014: My second panic attack with a topping of depersonalization just for fun. God, my family and friends, my doctor, and a therapist and your website helped me this time. I still wrestle with it. But with information from ADAA and others, I know the big difference is that I am not alone and in time I’ll be OK. #ADAAIS35

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The ADAA conference has everything I want. I feel energized and ready to innovate my practice. It renews my connections with those in research and practice and feeds my interests in being part of a mental health community that is inclusive of all disciplines. Luana Marques, PhD

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How will you help ADAA #GetTo50?www.adaa.org

#ADAAis35ADAA helps me network with other researchers to promote science, education, advocacy, and clinical care that benefits people affected by anxiety and depression. Dina R. Hirshfeld-Becker, PhD

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Make the choice to think differently about your life: Listen to music, hug a puppy, walk on the beach — do something to lift your spirits. It works! Get out of your head and start living!Kim

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The networking, knowledge, and training I've obtained through ADAA have been invaluable, helping to advance my career and improving the lives of my patients. Ken Goodman, LCSW

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My dream is that everyone will have the charge to stand up and be proud. Let your voice be heard so that all can hear. Hester Kotze

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For me, there were two keys to mastering and curing my panic and agoraphobia: education and practice.Neal Sidemanwww.paniccure.com

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There is no doubt in my mind that without getting the proper treatment when I did, I wouldn’t be a successful writer and mother.Kara Baskin #ADAAIS35

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ADAA is the unique place where researchers, clinicians, educators, and consumers meet to advance our understanding and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD

#ADAAis35Understand that you’re never alone. It does and will get better. Never give up: the fight is worth it.

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I thoroughly enjoy the ADAA interdisciplinary family. It’s a great group! Terence M. Keane, PhD

#ADAAis35Each new day is a chance to try again. Karen Samford

#ADAAis35ADAA connects me with leaders in anxiety disorder neurobiology, provides a research presentation forum, and has enhanced my career development. Thank you! Sahib Khalsa, MD

#ADAAis35Be the change by finding the courage to share your struggles with others who are suffering in silence. Kelsi Ullom

#ADAAis35Serving on the ADAA Public Education Committee not only allows me to share my passion with others, it has also opened many doors professionally, from blogging for the Huffington Post to writing a book. Andrea Umbach, PsyD

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I can't give up fighting for access, advocacy, resources, and even acknowledgment of suffering with anxiety, PTSD, depression, and trauma — and having nowhere to turn for help.

I can’t and won’t give up for my nieces and nephews who are going through exactly what I went through: Hospitalizations for suicide attempts and no help. They are my fight! Jennavieve LeLoup

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ADAA is the only truly interdisciplinary organization that welcomes those interested in mood and anxiety disorders. It provides wonderful opportunities to network, learn the latest treatments, and get to know your colleagues across the nation. This organization is characterized by outstanding science and extraordinary collegiality. Charles Nemeroff, MD

I've written a quirky, funny, and sometimes terrifying memoir to show people what it's like to actually live with an anxiety disorder.Holly Kammier #ADAAIS35

#ADAAis35I did it and so can you. James

Past, Present, and FutureADAA is here to make the difference.

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How will you help ADAA #GetTo50?www.adaa.org

#ADAAis35ADAA has been an invaluable resource to my professional career. The annual conference is top notch with informative workshops that provide the most up-to-date evidence-based treatments. Ruth Lippin, LCSW, JD

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Mental illness is a real medical illness that needs real treatment. There is help! There is hope. #HaveHope

#ADAAis35The ADAA is a reliable source of information for patients and loved ones, as well as scientific information and inspiration for me. Carry on! R. Bruce Lydiard, MD, PhD

#ADAAis35There is no "face" to anxiety and depression. Hold on to hope.

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ADAA is a place to present your work, learn from others, connect with friends, and spend time in league with great clinicians and researchers. Patrick McGrath, PhD

#ADAAis35No matter how bad things seem, you were meant to win.Wills Murray

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Without ADAA, even fewer people would have access to information about their diagnosis and how to find support and successful treatment for anxiety disorders and OCD.

I rely on ADAA for current research, listings of therapists, and information about effective therapy and medication. Laura Lokers, LMSW

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I know it’s possible to overcome suffering from panic attacks because I did. When I learned to walk into my fears, I found that they disappeared. I became a believer in cognitive and behavioral approaches, and now I’m a therapist.

Past, Present, and FutureADAA is here to make the difference.

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How will you help ADAA #GetTo50?www.adaa.org

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ADAA provides terrific up-to-date research, interesting and relevant podcasts and webinars, plus fantastic conference workshops. Jennifer Shannon, MA, LMFT

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Surround yourself with people who

build your confidence.Kristle Lowell

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I know from personal experience... getting anxious kids help early can be crucial in heading off more serious problems later in life.Scott StosselAuthor, My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind

#ADAAis35There is always hope. Have faith, learn all you can, and keep plugging away. The night is darkest just before the dawn. Robert W. McLellarn, PhD

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If I can do it, so can you. I believe in you. I believe in recovery.

Hanne Arts

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I am a better researcher, clinician, and educator because ADAA has been my professional home for almost 20 years.   Thank you, ADAA. Happy 35th! Douglas Mennin, PhD

#ADAAis35Giving up cannot be an

option. Be grateful. Be happy.

Alexandra Lewicke

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In terms of global psychiatry, ADAA keeps me updated on the current research and treatment of anxiety and depression. Wesley Peter Quimbo, MD

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You don't need to suffer in silence, you don't need to suffer at all. You really can change your life. I'm living proof.Dave

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ADAA is my best resource: I stay connected all year to network, get fresh ideas for my practice, and get all my CME requirements (including ABPN credits!) in one spot. No other organization gives me all this.Beth Salcedo, MD

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Shortly after beginning CBT, I was able to discontinue medication and stop seeing a therapist.Michael Timmermann

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ADAA has been my professional home for many years. I’ve always enjoyed its interdisciplinary makeup. It’s the only organization that includes social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists, as well as consumers and advocates for mental health. Thomas Ollendick, PhD

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Thanks for more than 30 years of affiliation, collaboration, and leadership together. Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD

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ADAA is my professional home, where I have fun, learn, collaborate, teach, meet colleagues, and catch up on the latest cutting-edge science. Barbara Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP

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Some days are better than others, but that’s OK.Jan Silver Maguire

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We celebrate ADAA and its contribution to the scientific community and the study of pathological anxiety, including OCD. ADAA has advanced research, training, and clinical care and it has created a collegial community that focuses on advancing outcomes for patients. H. Blair Simpson, MD, PhD, and The Center for OCD and Related Disorders at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute

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Asking for help isn’t a weakness. Admitting you need help and asking for it? That is acknowledging fear and gaining strength from it. Ashley Erickson

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Past, Present, and FutureADAA is here to make the difference.

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How will you help ADAA #GetTo50?www.adaa.org

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ADAA is an amazing resource and has been instrumental in my career development. Phillip Seibell, MD

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Demote the tyrant in your head by making it your pesky backseat driver. You can steer without it.Becky Wolsk

I wish all those suffering with anxiety and depression Godspeed in getting help.Marc Kohn

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Don't suffer in silence. Others truly get it. I am one of them. You are not alone.Advocacy is essential. I know this from both sides of the coin. Jane Spell, LCPC

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I advise anyone dealing with OCD to find a competent therapist who specializes in this illness.Janet Singer

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Attending ADAA meetings has been invaluable to my career, enabling me to develop collaborations and relationships with the leaders in the field. Michael Van Ameringen, MD, FRCPC

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I had a great aha moment: If I could change my thoughts, I could also change my feelings.Melissa Binstock

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The impact of ADAA is global. Its work has contributed significantly to my own knowledge, to that of my students, and to research methods and clinical interventions used worldwide. Dan Stein, MD, PhD

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ADAA provides excellent networking opportunities and serves as a resource for up-to-date treatment and research findings. Tami Roblek, PhD

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It is a privilege to help people who suffer from anxiety and depression. Congratulations to ADAA for 35 years of great work! Philip Yucht, PhD

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ADAA adds breadth and depth to my psychiatric nursing clinical knowledge and practice. Kathleen Delaney, PhD, PMH, NP 

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ADAA is a fantastic organization that has

made the world a better place for countless people

who struggle with a mental disorder.

Katharine Phillips, MD

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Don’t let your voice shake. Speak out and break the cycle of stigma on mental health. #ADAAis35

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How will you help ADAA #GetTo50?www.adaa.org