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Books about anxiety, shelved by who they are for: children, teens, parents, adults and clinicians.

We know anxiety can cause you, your loved ones, and your friends a lot of stress. Here are some of the resources we believe can help. This list has been examined by experts in the mental health field and will continue to grow. Please note these are just recommendations, and not “one size fits all”.

Books

For children

Wally and the Whatifs: A children’s book about a little boy who faces intense anxiety And how he manages to work through it. (opens in a new tab)
by Amanda Garrigues and illustrated by Kate Hanson
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (opens in a new tab)
by Dawn Huebner

For teens

Playing With Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids (opens in a new tab)
by Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens (opens in a new tab)
By Lisa Schab
Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Workbook for Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School, and Everywhere Else (An Instant Help Book for Teens) (opens in a new tab)
by Christopher Willard PsyD
Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress (opens in a new tab)
by Regine Galanti PhD
Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens (A Workbook to Break the Nine Thought Habits That Are Holding You Back) (opens in a new tab)
by Mary Karapetian Alvord PhD and Anne McGrath MA

For parents

Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise courageous & Independent Children (opens in a new tab)
by Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons LICSW
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome Your Child’s Fears, Worries, and Phobias (opens in a new tab)
by Tamar Chansky Ph.D.
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents (opens in a new tab)
By Ronald Rapee and Ann Wignall
Getting to Calm, The Early Years: Cool-headed Strategies for Raising Caring, Happy, and Independent 3-7 Year Olds (opens in a new tab)
by Laura Kastner

For adults with anxiety

The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It (opens in a new tab)
by David A Carbonell PhD
Stopping the Noise in Your Head: The New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry (opens in a new tab)
by Dr. Reid Wilson
Panic Attacks Workbook: A Guided Program for Beating the Panic Trick (opens in a new tab)
by David A Carbonell PhD
On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety (opens in a new tab)
by Andrea Petersen

For clinicians

Using Hypnosis with Children: Creating and Delivering Effective Interventions (opens in a new tab)
by Lynn Lyons

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