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of promoting the prevention, treatment and management of anxiety
disorders and improving the lives of people who suffer from them
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Bell Let's Talk Day (February 8, 2012)
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On February 8th, Bell will launch its second annual Bell Let’s Talk
Day! For every text message and long distance call made by Bell
customers, Bell will donate 5 cents to Canadian mental health
programs.
The Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund is a $50 million multi-year
program in support of organizations and charities that strive to
promote research, care, and access to mental health services for
Canadians. AnxietyCanada will be placing a bid for the fund to
further increase access to mental health information for
post-secondary students!
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The Chocolate Race (April 29, 2012)
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Dirty Runner Productions is donating funds raised during the upcoming Chocolate Race to benefit the Love 4 Gambia Project and AnxietyCanada.
If you live in the Niagara region, join the fun by walking or running 5k, 10k, or 10 miles to raise awareness and money for our cause! Registration closes April 26, 2012.
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Please click on the links bellow to learn more about the Chocolate
Race or the incredible Wayne Cho, who founded the World Run for
Mental Health, and about his run across Canada in 2008/2009 to talk
about his own experience with anxiety and depression and how running
has changed his life!
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Welcome to ADAC/ACTA. We are a registered Canadian non-profit
organization whose aim is to promote the prevention, treatment
and management of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of
people who suffer from them.
Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental health concern in
Canada. They are also highly treatable. Our organization seeks
to educate consumers, professionals and the public at large
about anxiety disorders so that together, informed treatment
choices can be made.
Our National Board of Directors
consists of a blend of clinicians and consumers. Our Scientific Advisory Committee
consists of many prominent Canadian experts in the field of
Anxiety Disorders. As well, our Consumer Advisory Committee
consists of Canadian consumers and/or consumer family members
who advise the ADAC/ACTA Board of Directors on the issues
related to living with anxiety disorders.
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Anxiety is a normal reaction that many people experience. It is
very common to feel nervous or uptight before an exam or to have
butterflies in the stomach before going on a first date. An
anxiety disorder, however, is diagnosed when various symptoms of
anxiety people experience create significant distress and some
degree of functional impairment in their daily living. A person
with an anxiety disorder may find it difficult to function in
areas of life such as social interactions, family relationships,
work or school. Often, different anxiety disorders occur together
or with other conditions such as depression or substance
abuse.
There are six main Anxiety Disorders in adults and seven in
children/youth. These include: Social Anxiety Disorder,
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder with or without
Agoraphobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Specific Phobia,
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Separation Anxiety (in children
and youth).
If you feel that you suffer from and anxiety disorder, you are
not alone. They affect about 12% of all Canadians in any given
year. They are also very treatable!
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Each of the anxiety disorders
has a specific set of criteria for diagnosis. Behavioural
avoidance, excessive worry and physiological signs of anxious
arousal are some of the common symptoms of an anxiety disorder.
Together, these interfere with the quality and function of
daily living. Please refer to our Anxiety Disorders menu for
detailed descriptions of each disorder.
Scientifically supported (evidence-based) treatments are available to help with
anxiety disorders. These include a form of psychotherapy
called Cognitive Behaviour Therapy as well as certain types of
medication specifically developed to help alleviate the
associated symptoms. Both types of treatment have been shown to
be equally effective. If people do not improve with one form of
treatment, they are likely to improve with another. These
treatments are typically used separately but they may also be
used in combination.
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| Look for news on
our Webinar series
coming late Fall.
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