ADAA Explainer Video About Depression

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is a non-profit organization that helps people deal with a range of anxiety disorders.

One of the things that they do is provide information about anxiety related conditions. This is an explainer informational video about depression.

 

 

Additional ADAA Resources: 

ADAA has a therapists directory where you can search for a therapist by state, zip code or if the therapists has telehealth options in your state.

The ADAA Bookstore has self-help books for the different types of conditions.

The non-profit also has a peer to peer support group where you can talk with others who share your concerns or can provide perspectives to give you encouragement. 

Emergency Resources

The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community. 

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options. 

National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

ARP 394 Creator Care for Digital Content Creators

Creator Care is a therapy option set up for digital content creators. If you produce gamer videos, TicTok tips or are deep in the YouTube algorithm whiplash then this could be of interest to you.

There have been a few notable YouTubers who have decided to take extended breaks, leave the platform or have made the ultimate deep six six dive. Many others are going through burnout or feel that there anxiety levels are a bit too high.

Per the vendor's website:

Many creators experience anxiety, burnout, depression, and isolation, yet often face barriers to accessing care. 

Currently the service is available only to California digital creators living in CA but they do have plans to expand the service across the U.S.

Resources Mentioned: 

If you are a digital creator that lives in California, you can access the Revive Health Therapy portal for Creator Care. There are virtual visits as well as an option for actual offices visits if you live near Oakland or Walnut Creek.

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America website have a directory of providers that focus on these topics. You can search by location, your condition or by your population type, for example, you are a veteran, a senior or a person with disabilities. 

The Open Counseling website allows you to put in your zip code or the name of your state and then find a provider. Some of these providers do have a virtual therapy option.

On the main page of the website, there is information on some of the non-profits that might have free or reduced payment options to access therapy treatment. Please note that Open Counseling has an affiliate relationship with the BetterHelp.com group of companies, such as Regain.us, TeenCounseling.com and TalkSpace.com.

Open Path Collective. This is a non-profit membership site that can help you reduce the cost of your therapy sessions. This is open to all, not just digital creators. You get the opportunity to read the profile of the therapist and hopefully have an appropriate and supportive match for your needs.

Emergency Resources

The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community. 

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options. 

National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

ARP 393 - A Look at the FL-100 Headset for Depression

The FL-100 headset is a possible a treatment option for people that have moderate to severe depression. Well in Europe, UK and  Australia, that is true. Hopefully it is coming some time soon for folks in the U.S. 

I should mention that it is expensive and it will only be available via prescription from a doctor or medical provider. This is short episode that gives a brief overview of the product.

Resources Mentioned: 

I found the news story about the FL-100 on Reuter.com.

There is a video of a young woman giving her view about the product.  She only has one video on her YouTube page but it might give you a real world perspective about the device. 

If you would like to visit the Flow Neuroscience website, please be aware it is directed to the UK and European marketplace. You can learn about the product but they do not have a U.S. specific website set 

Emergency Resources

The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community. 

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options. 

National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.