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Resources

learn about mental health topics and issues confronted in Vanity

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Websites

Healthline

A branch of Healthline Media with articles on a huge range of health-related topics.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

The largest grassroots mental health organization in the U.S. featuring information/resources.

National Institute of Mental Health

The lead federal agency in the U.S. on mental health disorders and topics.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

An international nonprofit organization focused on anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.

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Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders

"Anxiety Disorders"

National Institute of Mental Health

This page from the NIMH provides an overview of different anxiety disorders, symptoms and phobias, risk factors, and types of treatment.

"Is Anxiety Holding You Back? What's Normal, What's Not and When to Seek Help"

Pointe

This article from Pointe discusses anxiety, and possible solutions, as it applies specifically to ballet dancers.

"11 Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders"

Healthline

This page from Healthline outlines common symptoms of an anxiety disorder and when it's time to reach out for professional help.

"Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)"

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

This page of ADAA gives an overview of generalized anxiety disorder, as well as links to symptoms and treatment possibilities.

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Self-Esteem and Self-Stigma

"A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Your Low Self-Esteem"

449 Recovery

This page by 449 Recovery, a substance and mental health facility, goes over the history of low self-esteem, its consequences, methods of coping, and ways to overcome it.

"Self Esteem"

Healthline

This page from Healthline overviews self-esteem in both children and adults, as well as diagnosable symptoms, possible treatments, and tips to cope with low self-esteem.

"The Many Impacts of Self-Stigma"

National Alliance on Mental Health

This page from NAMI discusses what self-stigma is and how it manifests in people's lives. It also discusses how to address and cope with self-stigma.

"Self Esteem"

Centre For Clinical Interventions

This page from the CCI in Australia features a variety of virtual activities that educate about self-esteem and provide opportunities to explore your own self-esteem.

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Imposter Syndrome

"Feel like a fraud?"

American Psychological Association

This article from the APA outlines what imposter syndrome is, why people feel this way, and how individuals can cope with it through a variety of solutions, like consulting mentors.

"You’re Not a Fraud. Here’s How to Recognize and Overcome Imposter Syndrome"

Healthline

This Healthline article provides an overview of imposter syndrome and the different types, solutions to overcome it, and the origins of imposter syndrome.

"What is imposter syndrome, and how can you combat it?"

Ted-Ed

This video from TED-Ed by Elizabeth Cox talks about imposter syndrome and how research of this topic began, as well as how it affects people of different demographics.

"How to Recognize — and Manage — Imposter Syndrome"

Dance Magazine

This article from Dance Magazine talks about imposter syndrome as it applies to dancers and specific solutions and signs to look out for.

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