Resources
Websites
The internet is a wonderful resource for anxiety sufferers as long as we’re informed consumers and consider the source. We’ve focused on those that provide fairly independent information. Note that many of the organizations listed here also have very helpful websites, with search engines to find anxiety disorders experts.
Anxiety
anxieties.com anxieties.com An excellent self-help guide.
algy.com/anxiety/about.php algy.com/anxiety/about.php
A self-help network dedicated to the overcoming and cure of debilitating anxiety. Includes definitions, treatments, support, and links.
anxietypanic.com/index.html anxietypanic.com/index.html
Search engine and more.
healingwell.com/anxiety healingwell.com/anxiety
Health articles, medical news, doctor-produced video webcasts, community message boards and chat rooms, professional health-care resources, email, newsletters, books and reviews, and resource link directories.
socialphobia.org socialphobia.org Social Anxiety Association, a nonprofit organization, seeks to educate the public about the most common anxiety disorder—social anxiety.
webmd.com webmd.com A vast array of information about both physical and mental health issues, including information about psychological treatments, drug therapy, and prevention.
womensmentalhealth.org womensmentalhealth.org Information on anxiety and depressive disorders during and after pregnancy.
selfesteemgames.mcgill.ca/index.htm selfesteemgames.mcgill.ca/index.htm
Online games for children that promote self-esteem.
Stress and Stress Management
cmha.ca/mental-health/your-mental-health/stress/ cmha.ca/mental-health/your-mental-health/stress/ Sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
stress.about.com/od/?once=true& stress.about.com/od/?once=true&
A group of articles about stress and stress-reducing techniques.
helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm
Expert, noncommercial information about coping with stress.
stressbusting.co.uk stressbusting.co.uk
Self-help strategies for reducing stress and anxiety.
mindtools.com mindtools.com
A comprehensive list of tools that can help you master stress.
Agoraphobics In Motion (AIM) PO Box 725363
Berkley, MI 48072
248-547-0400
email: [email protected]
http://aimforrecovery.com
American Psychiatric Association 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209
800-357-7924
psychiatry.org/mental-health
American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 800-374-2721 apa.org/helpcenter
Anxiety and Depression Association of America 8701 Georgia Avenue, #412
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240-485-1001
adaa.org
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 305 7th Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-647-1890 http://abct.org/home
Beyond OCD 2300 Lincoln Park West, Suite 206B
Chicago, IL 60614 773-661-9530
email: [email protected]
http://beyondocd.org
Freedom from Fear 308 Seaview Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305
718-351-1717, extension 19
freedomfromfear.org
International OCD Foundation PO Box 961029
Boston, MA 02196
617-973-5801
email: [email protected]
ocfoundation.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness 3803 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22203
703-524-7600
nami.org
National Institute of Mental Health http://nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
Self-Help Books
There are hundreds of anxiety-related self-help books; the key is to pick the one that “speaks” to you.
Anxiety Disorders in Adults
Antony, Martin, and Richard Swinson. The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Your Fears. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, 2000.
Baer, Lee. The Imp of the Mind: Exploring the Silent Epidemic of Bad Thoughts, Reissue Edition. New York: Plume, 2002.
Beckfield, Denise. Master Your Panic and Take Back Your Life. Atascadero, California: Impact Publishers, 2000.
Bourne, Edmond. The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, 2010.
Buell, Linda Manassee. Panic and Anxiety Disorder: 121 Tips, Real-Life Advice, Resources and More, Second Edition. Poway, California: Simplify Life, 2003.
Carmin, Cheryl, Alec Pollard, Teresa Flynn, and Barbara Markway. Dying of Embarrassment: Help for Social Anxiety and Phobia. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, 1992.
Crawford, Mark. The Obsessive Compulsive Trap. Ventura, California: Regal Books, 2004.
Gardner, James, and Arthur H. Bell. Overcoming Anxiety, Panic and Depression: New Ways to Regain Your Confidence. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey: Career Press, 2000.
Dayhoff, Signe A. Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe: Working Through Social Anxiety. Placitas, New Mexico: Effectiveness-Plus Publications, 2000.
Hilliard, Ericka B. Living Full with Shyness and Social Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide to Gaining Social Confidence. Emeryville, California: Marlowe and Company, 2005.
Hyman, Bruce M., and Cherry Pedrick. The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Second Edition. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, 2005.
Jordan, Jeanne, and Julie Peterson. The Panic Diaries: The Frightful, Sometimes Hilarious Truth about Panic Attacks. Berkeley, California: Ulysses Press, 2004.
Orsillo, Susan, and Lizabeth Roemer. The Mindful Way through Anxiety. New York, New York: Guilford Press, 2011.
Ross, Jerrilyn. Triumph Over Fear: A Book of Help and Hope for People With Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Phobias. New York, New York: Bantam, 1995.
Shipko, Stuart. Surviving Panic Disorder: What You Need to Know. Bloomington, Indiana: Authorhouse, 2003.
Pando, Nancy. I Don’t Want to Go to School: Helping Children Cope with Separation Anxiety. Far Hills, New Jersey: New Horizon Press, 2005.
Crary, Elizabeth. Mommy Don’t Go. Seattle, Washington: Parenting Press, 1996.
Huebner, Dawn, and Bonnie Mathews. What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety. Washington, DC: Magination Press, 2005.
Lite, Lori. A Boy and a Bear: The Children’s Relaxation Book. Plantation, Florida: Specialty Press, 1996.
———. The Goodnight Caterpillar: Muscular Relaxation and Meditation Bedtime Story for Children, Marietta, GA: Litebooks.net, 2004.
Penn, Audrey. The Kissing Hand. Washington, DC: Child and Family Press, 1993.
Romain, Trevor, and Elizabeth Verdick. Stress Can Really Get On Your Nerves! Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing, 2000.
Childhood Anxiety
Chansky, Tamar E. Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome Your Child’s Worries and Phobias. New York, New York: Three Rivers Press, 2004.
———. Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents. New York, New York: Three Rivers Press (Crown Publishing Group), 2001.
Spence, Sue, Vanessa Cobham, Ann Wignall, and Ronald M. Rapee, eds. Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, 2000.
Spencer, Elizabeth Dupont. The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents. Indianapolis: Wiley, 2003.
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
Bennett, Shoshana S., and Pec Indman. Beyond the Blues: Prenatal and Postpartum Depression. San Jose, California: Mood Swings Press, 2002.
Kleiman, Karen, and Valerie Raskin. This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression. New York, New York: Bantam, 1994.
Misri, Shaila. Shouldn’t I Be Happy? Emotional Problems of Pregnant and Postpartum Women. New York, New York: Free Press, 2002.
Sabastian, Linda. Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. Omaha, Nebraska: Addicus Books: 1998.