Anxiety Resources
Mental health organizations
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): Offers a directory to find a therapist, online support communities, and educational materials.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Provides expert-reviewed information on anxiety disorders, statistics, and fact sheets.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Works to build better lives for those affected by mental illness and offers a helpline.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Has a mental health page with information on coping with stress.
Crisis support
- 988 Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate help.
Self-care and in-the-moment tools
- Physical activity: Engaging in exercise can significantly improve mental well-being.
- Breathing exercises: Simple breathing techniques can help you feel more in control, especially during panic attacks.
- Mindfulness and meditation: Focusing on the present moment can be helpful for some people.
- Sleep: Prioritizing sleep gives you the energy to cope with difficult feelings.
- Diet: Eating regularly and maintaining stable blood sugar levels can positively impact your mood.
Mental health apps
- Calm: Provides a free collection of tools called "The Essentials," including guided meditations, breathing exercises, and Sleep Stories.
- Sanvello: Teaches deep breathing and behavioral exercises, focusing on identifying and replacing negative thought patterns.
- MindShift: Designed for adolescents and young adults, this app teaches coping strategies for managing anxiety disorders and specific anxieties like test anxiety.
- Self-Help Anxiety Management: This app helps users understand their anxiety triggers and provides exercises for managing anxious thoughts and behaviors.
- Panic Relief: Uses evidence-based tools like breathing and muscle relaxation to help you through a panic attack.