Anxiety
Individualized resources and recommendations are best provided after an evaluation. However, I've curated a list of some useful resources and websites you can directly access in order to learn more about various mood conditions, whether it's understanding yourself, your child, or someone else in your network.
General Anxiety
​Books on Generalized Anxiety
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Freeing Your Child from Anxiety by Tamar Chansky: A practical guide for parents to help their children overcome anxiety.
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What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner: A kid-friendly guide that helps children understand and manage their anxiety through engaging activities and illustrations.
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Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents by Ronald Rapee et al.: a comprehensive guide for parents to help their children manage anxiety using evidence-based techniques.
Anxiety Resources
Understanding Anxiety in Children and Teens:
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Child Mind Institute: Understanding Anxiety in Children
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): Anxiety Disorders in Children
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Coping Strategies and Techniques:
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KidsHealth: Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety
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Verywell Family: How to Help Your Child Manage Anxiety
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When to Seek Professional Help:
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American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): When to Seek Help
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Children and Mental Health
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Apps and Online Tools:
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MindShift CBT: An app designed to help teens and young adults manage anxiety using CBT strategies.
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Calm: A meditation and relaxation app that includes resources for children.
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Support Groups and Forums:
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ADAA Support Groups: Find a Support Group
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Child Mind Institute Community: Parent Support Groups
Helplines and Crisis Resources:
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI Helpline
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Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support.
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Videos and Podcasts:
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YouTube: Child Mind Institute YouTube Channel
​Interactive Content:
Social Anxiety
Books:
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"What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety" by Dawn Huebner
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A practical guide for children to understand and manage their worries.
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"The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence" by Jennifer Shannon
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Provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques for teens.
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"The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety & Worry" by Lisa M. Schab
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Offers practical activities for teens to manage anxiety.
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Amazon Link​​
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