Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Thinking about applying for an ADAA Career Development Leadership Program (CDLP) Award?

In this short video, former ADAA CDLP awardees Ynhi Thomas, MD, MPH, MSc, and Melissa Engel, PhD, share their advice for clinicians and educators considering applying for this career development opportunity. Hear what they wish they had known, how the program impacted their professional growth, and why they encourage others to apply.

The ADAA Annual Conference brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, and students from around the world to share the latest advances in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders. The CDLP helps early career professionals build leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and become more engaged within the mental health community.

Learn more:

• ADAA Annual Conference: adaa.org/adaa-conference
• Become an ADAA Member: adaa.org/professionals/membership

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