Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) promotes research on the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of people with anxiety disorders. The association conducts public awareness campaigns, fosters the exchange of scientific information, advocates health care system improvements, sponsors an annual conference, and coordinates a national self-help group network. Publications include educational materials and a bi-monthly newsletter, the ADAA Reporter.

Keywords: Advocacy, Anxiety, Educational materials, Medical research, Mental health, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Panic disorder, Phobias, Post traumatic stress disorder, Public awareness campaigns

Annotation: Postpartum Support Virginia (PSVa) is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), which are identified as the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth, primarily manifesting as anxiety and depression. PSVa's mission is to educate families, healthcare providers, and communities about PMADs and to provide resources to help new and expectant mothers and their families overcome these conditions

Keywords: Anxiety, Mental health disorders, Patient education, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, State programs, Virginia

Annotation: Screening for Mental Health Inc. (SMH) is a non-profit organization that introduced the concept of large-scale mental health screenings with its flagship program National Depression Screening Day in 1991. SMH programs include both in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems, and suicide prevention.

Keywords: Anxiety disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Mental Health, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Screening, Substance abuse, Suicide prevention