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Organizations and help pages on anxiety, grouped by the kind of help you are looking for.
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”.
Websites
Help pages
Child Mind Institute (opens in a new tab)
Dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
Teen Mental Health.org (opens in a new tab)
Great resource on Teen Mental Health for teens and families
A place where teens can share what’s on their mind
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (opens in a new tab)
24-Hour Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (opens in a new tab)
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (opens in a new tab)
Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (opens in a new tab)
The agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (opens in a new tab)
A confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (opens in a new tab)
DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.
pacificspiritplay.com (opens in a new tab)
Anxiety in Children
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Basics (opens in a new tab)
In this guide you’ll find common signs and symptoms of GAD, criteria used for diagnosis and up-to-date treatment options.
Acute Stress Disorder (opens in a new tab)
Acute Stress Disorder is a less severe and long-lasting condition than the better-known post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Separation Anxiety Disorder Basics (opens in a new tab)
In this guide you’ll find information on how to recognize separation anxiety, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.
helpguide.org (opens in a new tab)
Separation Anxiety in Children
anxieties.com (opens in a new tab)
Links to Dozens of Anxiety Related Resources
nimh.nih.gov (opens in a new tab)
Types of Treatment
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America, the national non-profit organization for consumers, clinicians and researchers.
ADAA: Anxiety Screening Tools (opens in a new tab)
Screen yourself or a family member for an anxiety disorder or depression.
American Psychological Association (opens in a new tab)
How stress affects your health
Anxiety Australia (opens in a new tab)
Helpful resources for those in Australia.
Anxiety Coach (opens in a new tab)
Lots of good advice on several anxiety disorders from a leading expert.
Anxiety No More (opens in a new tab)
Informational site from an ex-sufferer of anxiety.
Anxiety Recovery (opens in a new tab)
Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Recovery in West Los Angeles.
BluePages (opens in a new tab)
Comprehensive, evidence-based information about depression and its treatment (including medical, psychological and alternative therapies). BluePages also includes interactive depression and anxiety quizzes, descriptions of the experience and symptoms of depression, a relaxation download, and extensive resources for help. Participation is free and anonymous.
Calm Clinic (opens in a new tab)
A website that shows anxiety sufferers where to start treating their anxiety. It covers topics such as treatment, symptoms, causes, methods, specific issues related to anxiety, diet considerations and many other topics.
Depression Guide (opens in a new tab)
Guide to the entire range of mental health disorders. Shows that anxiety disorder has many different forms as well as degree of severity with treatment options.
Ecouch.anu.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
e-hub’s latest interactive self-help program includes modules for social anxiety, generalised anxiety and depression. It provides self-help training drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and exercise. Participation is free and anonymous. Modules for panic disorder, bereavement and relationship breakdown will be deployed in 2010.
factsforhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Resources for social anxiety and PTSD from a non-profit organization.
healingwell.com (opens in a new tab)
A guide to diseases, disorders and chronic illness. Go to “Conditions” and find the Anxiety-Panic Resource Center.
health-care-clinic.com (opens in a new tab)
Online health care guide for family, men, women, child. Information on all diseases with their symptoms, treatment, causes and info on drugs starting from A to Z.
myanxietycompanion.com (opens in a new tab)
Developed by women who suffers from an anxiety disorder who wants to impart her opinions, book reviews, and other self-help and consumer guidance for others with anxiety.
soberrecovery.com (opens in a new tab)
Alcohol, drug abuse and recovery issues in general
total-health-care.com (opens in a new tab)
Advice on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle from infancy to old-age.
upgradedpoints.com (opens in a new tab)
This is a fine review of some basic but helpful resources for the fear of flying, including some newer apps and a high-quality, infographic.
way2hope.org (opens in a new tab)
Help with fear, anxiety, insecurity, panic, depression, grief, addictions, eating disorders, etc.
Waypoint Academy (opens in a new tab)
A specialized boarding school of 36 students and is dually-licensed as an independent school and residential treatment center.
Mountain Valley Treatment Center (opens in a new tab)
A unique, non-profit, short-term residential treatment center for adolescent boys and girls struggling with OCD and anxiety disorders.
The Stability Network (opens in a new tab)
A growing community of people who successfully live and work with mental health conditions. We openly share our own paths to stability to inspire hope and help others find theirs.
Anxiety BC (opens in a new tab)
A leader in developing online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Teen Mental Health (Dr. Stan Kutcher) (opens in a new tab)
Works to create, develop and deliver nationally and internationally recognized research, education and clinical programs by collaborating with health care providers, policymakers, schools, the business community, non-profit organizations and the general public.
Anxiety.org: 4 Steps to Finding the Right Therapist for You and Your Anxiety (opens in a new tab)
This article will provide some suggestions for where to start and what sort of questions you should be asking when you evaluate a therapist.
Mental Health Resource Guide for College Students | Maryville Online (opens in a new tab)
Whether you or a loved one is a student is seeking support, the following information and resources curated by Maryville University Online may help provide some insight and relief.
Community / Forums
A place where teens can share what’s on their mind
anxietyzone.com (opens in a new tab)
Offers a nice community forum for questions and answers.
WebMD: What Are Support Groups for Anxiety? (opens in a new tab)
Hearing from others who know what it’s like can make you feel less isolated and help you find new ways to deal with nervous feelings.
stresscenter.com (opens in a new tab)
Offers newsletter, on-line chats and other resources.
recovery-inc.org (opens in a new tab)
Recovery, Inc. is a nonprofit mental health self-help organization that offers weekly group meetings for people suffering from various emotional and mental conditions.
panicsurvivor.com (opens in a new tab)
This site offers news, survivor stories for all anxiety disorders, a bulletin board and forums.
Panic Disorders
Panic Disorder Basics (opens in a new tab)
This guide explores the signs and symptoms of panic disorder, how it is diagnosed and the best treatments.
panicattacks.com.au (opens in a new tab)
A straight-forward web site offering guidance for those with panic attacks from someone who has been there.
paniccure.com (opens in a new tab)
Inspiration and guidance for those healing from panic disorder and agoraphobia.
panicend.com (opens in a new tab)
Suggestions for responding to panic attacks from someone who’s been there.
panicla.com (opens in a new tab)
Offers definitions of terms regarding anxiety disorders and treatment options. Also find out about their book, Living with Panic Disorder.
panicattackhelper.com (opens in a new tab)
Information and motivation for people who suffer from panic attacks and anxiety.
doyoupanic.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
A personal case study of one person’s recovery from obsessive panic.
OCD
Parents Guide: How to Help A Child with OCD (opens in a new tab)
This guide explains the often confusing behaviors that can be associated with OCD in children, and the effective treatments for helping kids who develop it.
ocdcentre.com (opens in a new tab)
Serving OCD sufferers and their families in the UK. Offering free and fee-based service.
ocdeducationstation.org (opens in a new tab)
OCD Education Station” is a unique resource designed to educate school personnel on how to identify and assist students who may have symptoms of OCD Also a great tool for parents working with school personnel on managing their child’s OCD.
ocdhotline.com (opens in a new tab)
OCD Hotline of NY/NJ offers visitors the chance to submit their confidential questions and get a FREE reply within 24 hours, with no obligation.
ocduk.org (opens in a new tab)
Developed to assist people in the United Kingdom who suffer from OCD.
ocd-world.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
information, advice and support to those with obsessive compulsive disorder
Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety Disorder Basics (opens in a new tab)
Social Anxiety Disorder Basics
socialanxietyassist.com.au (opens in a new tab)
Helpful resources on social anxiety in Australia
speakeeezi.com (opens in a new tab)
Overcome stage fright with gradual exposure in manageable steps. The Public Speaking & Social Anxiety Clinic of New York
shakeyourshyness.com (opens in a new tab)
A site dedicated to helping people overcome shyness through education.
shypassions.com (opens in a new tab)
Free online community site for shy and socially anxious singles.
personalself.com (opens in a new tab)
A great set of 24 actionable steps you can take to overcome social anxieties.
helpguide.org (opens in a new tab)
Social Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorder / Social Phobia: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatment, and Support
factsforhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Resources for social anxiety and PTSD from a non-profit organization.
PTSD
National Institute of Mental Health: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (opens in a new tab)
PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
factsforhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Resources for social anxiety and PTSD from a non-profit organization.
divepsych.com (opens in a new tab)
Information on panic and PTSD in scuba divers.
giftfromwithin.org (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit organization that is a resource for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) survivors and caregivers.
onthewagon.org (opens in a new tab)
Here is a solid, well-done summary about how exercise can help anxiety, PTSD and depression.
Specific Phobias
Fear of Flying School (opens in a new tab)
This is a wonderful resource, providing a great deal of information, for free, to those who want to fly more comfortably.
Fear Free Flying (opens in a new tab)
focuses on coping with flying anxiety and aerophobia.
Dental Fear Central (opens in a new tab)
Self-help for anyone suffering with dental phobia, anxiety, or specific dental fears. Includes a support forum and dentist recommendations and reviews.
dentalphobia.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
written by dentists who specialize in treating people with dental phobia. An excellent source of information and advice.
DivePsych (opens in a new tab)
Information on panic and PTSD in scuba divers.
Hypnoperth (opens in a new tab)
Nice brief overview about phobias and panic attacks and several methods of treatment.
Paruresis.org (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit organization for anyone suffering from shy bladder.
Mindfulness
MindfulRecovery.com (opens in a new tab)
Life-long anxiety reduction is taught in a 8 phase program that integrates Mindfulness Meditation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
USC School of Social Work (opens in a new tab)
USC School of Social Work’s online MSW program (opens in a new tab) provides a Mindfulness for Healthy Living Toolkit containing a list of mindfulness tips, tricks, and meditations which can support mental health recovery and act as an early intervention tool.
Susan Kaiser-Greenland (opens in a new tab)
Susan Kaiser-Greenland is expert in mindfulness and education.
Koru Mindfulness (opens in a new tab)
Mindfulness for College Students, twenty somethings
Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (opens in a new tab)
Mindfulness retreats for teens
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
moodgym.anu.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
A popular interactive program that teaches cognitive-behaviour therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression. MoodGYM has been extensively researched and its effectiveness has been demonstrated in randomised controlled trials. Participation is free and anonymous.
cogbtherapy.com (opens in a new tab)
This site provides great information for potential clients about the various forms of cognitive behavioral therapy and what a client can expect in treatment.
Find a CBT Therapist (opens in a new tab)
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