Founded in 1979, ADAA is an international nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, and related disorders through education, practice, and research. ADAA's unique interlinked consumer and professional mission is focused on improving quality of life for those struggling with these disorders. ADAA strives to improve patient care by promoting the implementation of evidence-based treatments, best practices and research across disciplines through continuing education and trainings and accelerating dissemination of research into practice.