Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Bias and Credibility

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• Overall, we rate The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) a pro-science source with little political bias.

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Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST – PRO SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: VERY HIGH
Country: USA (44/180 Press Freedom)
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1980, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and improving the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders in children and adults. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is involved in education, training, and research for anxiety and stress-related disorders. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s (ADAA) mission statement promotes the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders through education, practice, and research.

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Funded by / Ownership

The ADAA is a nonprofit organization funded through donations, advertising, and the sale of webinars.

Analysis / Bias

The ADAA website publishes information on Anxiety and Depression for the general public and health care professionals. They also publish a blog with low-biased information articles such as this Anxiety Post-Pandemic. All information on this website is fact-based and properly sourced.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) a pro-science source with little political bias. (D. Van Zandt 5/23/2017) Updated (5/1/2021)

Source: https://www.adaa.org/