Anxiety and Depression Association of America explained

Logo Alt:Logo of Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Status:501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Headquarters:Silver Spring, Maryland
Coords:38.998°N -77.0296°W
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD[1]
Leader Title2:Executive Director
Leader Name2:Susan K. Gurley, JD[2]
Volunteers:100
Formerly:Phobia Society of America, Anxiety Disorders Association
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Tax Id:52-1248820[3]
Founded:[4]
Employees:4[5]
Employees Year:2020
Volunteers Year:2020
Revenue:$1,626,423
Revenue Year:2020
Expenses:$ 1,121,194
Expenses Year:2020
Members:1,500[6]

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is a U.S. nonprofit organization located in Silver Spring, Maryland[7] dedicated to increasing awareness of and improving the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders in children and adults. The organization is involved in education, training, and research for anxiety and stress-related disorders. Their mission statement is to promote the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders through education, practice, and research.[8]

Notably, they have published several self-improvement books, such as Facing Panic, and Triumph Over Shyness: Conquering Social Anxiety Disorder, in an attempt to assist those with anxiety disorders.[9]

History

The Anxiety Disorders Association (originally called the Phobia Society of America) was founded by Jerilyn Ross, Robert Dupont, Martin Seif, Arthur Hardy, and Manuel Zane in 1980.[10] It was officially incorporated on December 1, 1980, and was renamed to the Anxiety Disorders Association in 1990.[4]

In spring 2008, ADAA launched the "Treat It, Don't Repeat It: Break Free From OCD" campaign, a national educational campaign relating to Obsessive–compulsive disorder. The campaign included public service announcements featuring Howie Mandel, Tony Shalhoub, and David Hoberman.

In June 2008, it was announced that ADAA would join with HealthCentral to provide further information, advice, and support to those with anxiety disorders. ADAA would create a blog to be used as an additional resource to HealthCentral's own website for anxiety disorders. Other features such as video interviews with ADAA experts and help for those with specific phobias were also planned.[11]

In 2012, the organization's name was changed to its current name to better reflect and broaden their mission, as well as the comorbidity of both anxiety and depression.

Research

ADAA has funded over $1 million to 500+ anxiety disorder and depression early career clinicians and researchers since developing their awards program in 1999.[12]

Further reading

Schacter, Daniel L.; Gilbert, Daniel T.; Wegner, Daniel M. "The Accuracy Motive: Right is Better than Wrong-Persuasion." Psychology. Second Edition. New York: Worth, Incorporated. 2011.558. Print.

Notes and References

  1. "Board of Directors ". Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Accessed on April 19, 2022.
  2. "Staff ". Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Accessed on March 26, 2020.
  3. "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax ". Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Guidestar. December 31, 2014.
  4. "Anxiety and Depression Association of America". District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Government of the District of Columbia. Accessed on May 3, 2016.
  5. Web site: 2021 Impact Report . ADAA 2020 Impact Report . Anxiety and Depression Association of America . 2022-04-15 . 2022-03-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220313071133/https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/ADAA%202021%20Impact%20Report%20Compressed.pdf . live .
  6. "Annual Report 2020 ". Anxiety and Depression Association of America. 2020. Accessed on April 15, 2020.
  7. Web site: Charity Navigator - Rating for Anxiety and Depression Association of America . 2023-03-14 . www.charitynavigator.org . 2023-03-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230314235608/https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/521248820 . live .
  8. Web site: Anxiety Disorders Association of America. About ADAA: Mission and History. 27 November 2011. 5 December 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111205062125/http://www.adaa.org/about-adaa/mission-history. live.
  9. Web site: Anxiety Disorders Association of America. 2 December 2012. 14 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121214113055/http://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety. live.
  10. Web site: Anxiety Disorders Association of America . 22 March 2013 . 25 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130725223717/http://www.adaa.org/sites/default/files/Jerilyn%20tribute%20from%20FP.pdf . live .
  11. Web site: NewsRx. Anxiety Disorders-The Anxiety Disorders Association of America and the HealthCentral Network Form Alliance to Develop New Online Resources for Anxiety Disorders.
  12. Zhang. Wei. Jerilyn Ross . Jonathan R.T. Davidson . Social Anxiety Disorder In Callers To The Anxiety Disorders Association Of America. Depression and Anxiety. 2004. 20. 3. 101–106. 10.1002/da.20020. 15484222. 12641632 . March 21, 2013.