28 Anxiety Resources for Adults
We all experience anxiety, but sometimes it can become overwhelming and begin to interfere with your daily functioning and quality of life. It can be difficult to find resources to help. Here, we list websites, books, organizations, apps, and videos for valuable information and support.
Organizations
These organizations provide invaluable information on anxiety and how to cope with them. They also provide listings of resources you may find helpful.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/index.aspx
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders
Websites
These websites provide helpful information, handouts, and resources on anxiety and learning to cope with it.
Anxiety BC
Anxiety.org
Anxiety Boss
PsychCentral
https://psychcentral.com/disorders/anxiety/
Blogs and Community
Websites and forums featuring individuals writing about their journeys toward overcoming anxiety.
The Mighty - Anxiety
https://themighty.com/topic/anxiety/
Thought Catalog - Anxiety
https://thoughtcatalog.com/tag/anxiety/
Healthy Place: Anxiety Schmanxiety
https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/anxiety-schmanxiety
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Director’s Messages.
Offers the latest news on mental health research and a nice overview
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/director/messages/index.shtml
Psych Central: Fearless: Breaking Anxiety Down
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/fearless/
Reddit/Anxiety
https://www.reddit.com/r/Anxiety/
Mindfulness Exercises for Anxiety (Online)
Mindfulness Exercises
https://mindfulwaythroughanxiety.com/exercises/
22 Mindfulness Exercises for Adults
https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/mindfulness-exercises-techniques-activities/
Anxiety Apps
Headspace
https://www.headspace.com/how-it-works
Breathe2Relax
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246?mt=8
Calm
Books for Anxiety
These books are often recommended to patients by psychologists who treat anxiety, and are written by clinical experts in the field.
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Steven Hayes and Spencer Smith
ACT Made Simple: An Easy to Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Russ Harris and Steven Hayes
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety by John Forsyth and Georg Eifert
Mastery of Your Anxiety by Michelle Craske and David Barlow
Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic by David Barlow
Videos
15 Best TED Talks for Anxiety, Stress, and Fear
Clinical Trials
Opportunities to participate in clinical trials and NIH funded studies to better understand anxiety and develop effective treatments.
National Institute of Mental Health - Clinical Trials
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/trials/anxiety-disorders.shtml
What resources have you found helpful in managing your anxiety? If you have any other resources that might be helpful for others, let us know in the comments below!
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