The Anxiety Resource Center, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan was founded to educate the public and professional communities about anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and OCD Spectrum Disorders; to reduce the stigma associated with these illnesses; and to provide a place that offers support, hope and inspiration. The Anxiety Resource Center, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. What does the typical person with anxiety look like? Look around. It

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PDF: travel.state.gov/content/dam/students-abroad/pdfs/911_ABROAD.pdf If you’re in an emergency situation abroad, you’ll need to know how to contact the police, an ambulance, or even the fire department. Not every county uses “911” as its emergency contact number, as we do in the United States. Here’s a handy reference list of emergency contact numbers in foreign countries. Write down—or save in your cell phone—the number used at your destination. Hopefully, you won’t need to

The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is dedicated to: preventing suicidal behaviour, alleviating its effects, and providing a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors. Founded by the late Professor Erwin Ringel and Dr. Norman Farberow in 1960, IASP now includes professionals and volunteers from more than fifty different countries. IASP is a Non-Governmental Organization concerned with suicide pr

Occasional stress and anxiety is a normal part of life. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. An anxiety disorder is a medical condition that interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships. Help raise awareness about anxiety disorders by sharing information and materials based on the latest research. Visit this Resource Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/education-awareness/shareable-resources-on-anxiety

Founded in 1979, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research. With more than 1,800 professional mental health members (many of whom contribute blog posts, host webinars, review website content and more) ADAA is a leader in education, training, and research. More than 11

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A Film by Lynn Cunningham and Wendy Ractliffe World Premiere: Santa Barbara International Film Festival, January 16th, 2020 Combining cinema verité and investigative journalism, Medicating Normal follows the journeys of four diverse Americans who were given prescription psychiatric drugs to help with anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, focus, and trauma. This film reveals the untold story of what can happen when profit-driven medicine intersects with human beings in distress.

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