ANXIETY
- Anxiety: General Information
- Anxiety: American Psychological Association
- Anxiety: General Information
- Anxiety: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Anxiety and Stress
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Using ACT to Manage Anxiety
- Fear of Snakes
- Fear of Vomiting
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder Information
- Teens and Anxiety
- Managing Panic Attacks
- PTSD Alliance
- Public Speaking Anxiety: Support Group
- Selective Mutism
- Social Phobias
Allen, Jeffrey S. & Klein, Roger J. (1996) Ready . . . Set . . . R.E.L.A.X.: A Research-Based Program of Relaxation, Learning, and Self-Esteem for Children, Inner Coaching, Watertown, Wisconsin.
Antony, Martin & Watling, Mark (2006). Overcoming medical phobias: how to conquer fear of blood, needles, doctors & dentists. Oakland CA: Harbinger Publications. Clear strategies in small well written book.
Antony, Martin & McCabe, Randi (2004). 10 simple solutions to panic: how to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms and reclaim your life. Oakland CA: Harbinger Publications. Clear strategies in small well written book.
Antony, Martin, Craske, Michelle & Barlow, D. (2006). Mastering your fears and phobias. Oxford: Oxford University Press. A workbook for dealing with fears and phobias for teens and adults.
Antony, Martin & Swinson, Richard (2009). When perfect isn’t good enough: strategies for coping with perfectionism. Oakland CA: Harbinger Publications. Self help book on dealing with perfectionism.
Barlow, David & Craske, Michelle (2007). Mastery of your anxiety and panic: workbook. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. A book to help with panic disorders and agoraphobia.
Bos, Elaheh (2013). Lola’s words disappeared. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Picture book for early elementary age.
Bourne, Edmund J & Garano, Lorna (2003). Coping with anxiety. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. A briefer version of the Bourne book below.
Bourne, Edmund J. (1995). The anxiety and phobia workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. A self-help book.
Brett, Doris (1988). Annie stories. NY: Workman Publishing Company. Teaches parents how to make up stories to help their children with fears and problems.
Buanci, Anne Marie (2007). David and the Worry Beast: Helping Children Cope With Anxiety. New Horizon Press, Far Hills, N.J.
Carbonell, David (2004). Panic attacks workbook: a guided program for beating the panic trick. Berkeley: Ulysses Press. Easy to read workbook for teens through adults.
Carbonell, David (2016). The worry trick: how your brain tricks you into expecting the worst and what you can do about it. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press. Easy to read book to help with worries. Good for teens through adults.
Chansky, Tamar E. (2004). Freeing your child from anxiety. NY: Broadway Books. A book for parents on techniques to help children with anxiety.
Clark, Lynn(2017). SOS Help For Emotions: Managing Anxiety, Anger, and Depression (2nd Edition), SOS and Parents Press, Bowling Green, K.Y.
Crist, James (2004). What to do when you’re scared and worried: a guide for kids. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing. A book for children to read alone or with parents.
Flowers, Steve (2009). The mindful path through shyness: how mindfulness & compassion can help free you from social anxiety, fear and avoidance. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. A book on using mindfulness to help with social anxiety.
Forsyth, John & Eifert, Georg (2007). The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety: a guide to breaking free from anxiety, phobia & worry using acceptance and commitment therapy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. Workbook for teens and adults.
Frank, Kim (2003). The handbook for helping kids with anxiety and stress. Chapin, SC: Youth Light. Some easy to use suggestions that can be used by parents and children when dealing with stress.
Friedman, Lorraine (1999). Monsters in your bed; monsters in your head. VA: Dream Dog Press. Young children’s book on dealing with fears.
Galanti, Regine (2021). When Harley Has Anxiety: A Fun CBT Skills Activity Book to Help Manage Worries and Fears (For Kids 5-9). Penguine Random House, LLC., New York, N.Y.
Hallowell, Edward (1997). Worry: hope and help for a common condition. NY: Random House. A book for adults on how to help yourself if you worry too much.
Harris, Russ (2008). The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT. Boston, MA: Trumpeter Books. A Guide to Using ACT to manage your anxiety and depression.
Hayes, Steven C. (2005). Get out of your mind and into your life: the new acceptance and commitment therapy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. A book to help with anxiety, depression.
Hope, Debra A, Heimberg, Richard G., Juster, Harlan R., Turk, Cynthia L. (2000). Managing social anxiety: a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Manual to help with social phobia. Can be used alone or with a therapist’s guidance.
Huebner, Dawn (2006). What to do when you worry too much: a kid’s guide to overcoming anxiety. Washington DC: Magination Press. A workbook for children ages 6-12.
Huebner, Dawn (2017). Outsmarting Worry (An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety). Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. A book for 9-13 year olds that educates and teaches skills.
Korb, Alex (2015). The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. Oakland, CA: New Harbringer Publications. A fabulous book for those struggling with Depression, Anxiety, or Addiction. Sets realistic expectations for change in a holistic framework.
Lankton, Stephen R. (1998). The Blammo Surprise Book. NY: Magination Press. A book for parents to read to children to help them overcome fears.
Lite, Lori. (2011). A Boy and a Bear: The Children’s Relaxation Book. , Specialty Press, Inc., Plantation, Fla
Lite, Lori (2012). Sea Otter Cove: Introducing Relaxation Breathing to Lower Anxiety, Decrease Stress, and Control Anger While Promoting Peaceful Sleep. , Stress Free Kids,
Peters, Dan (2013). Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears. Great Potential Press, Scottsdale, AZ A book for parents of children, and teens.
Peters, Dan (2013). From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears. Great Potential Press, Scottsdale, AZ A book for kids from 7-10.
Peters, Dan; Reid, Lisa: & Davis, Stephanie (2017). The Warrior Workbook: A Guide for Conquering Your Worry Monster. Gifted Unlimited, Scottsdale, AZ A book for kids from 8-12.
Piven, Joshua & Borgenicht, David (1999). The worst-case scenario survival handbook. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. Describes real life threats and how to deal with them.
Pollard, Alec C., & Zuercher-White, Elke (2003). The agoraphobia workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. A self-help book which can be used alone or with professional help.
Rapee, Ronald, Spence, Susan, Cobham, Vanessa, Wignall, Ann (2000). Helping your anxious child: a step-by-step guide for parents. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. A book for parents.
Schab, Lisa Mn(2008). The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry, Instant Help Books, Oakland CA.
Shannon, Jennifer (2012). The shyness & social anxiety workbook for teens: CBT and ACT skills to help you build social confidence. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. A workbook for teens
Willard, Christopher (2014). Mindfulness for teen anxiety: a workbook for overcoming anxiety at home, at school and everywhere else. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books. A book for teens and though written for teens, adults and younger children might also benefit.
Young, Karen (2017). Hey Warrior. Hey Sigmund Publishing
Zuercher-White, Elke (1998). An end to panic. NY: MJF Books. Techniques for overcoming panic disorder.
Zucker, Bonnie (2009). Anxiety-Free Kids: An Interactive Guide for Parents and Children, Prufrock Press, Inc.