Resources for Anxiety & Stress
For relevant screening tools, see: Screening Tools for Anxiety and Screening Tools for Stress
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Anxiety and Depression Association of AmericaA website providing information and other free resources and support about anxiety and depression.
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A simple breathing GIF designed to be used for mitigating anxiety and stress, especially in acute instances.
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A short, printable PDF worksheet for grounding strategies and exercises to help create and maintain personal calm.
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A short PDF outlining grounding techniques for someone experiencing anxiety or flashbacks following a trauma, helping the person bring their focus back to the present moment to control symptoms. Includes the "5-4-3-2-1 Technique" as well as body awareness techniques and mental exercises.
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An informative website with reading material on various topics pertaining to mental health. Includes pages dedicated to articles about general health and wellness, issues with children and families, relationship health, and factors related to aging, along with many pages dedicated to specific mental health issues.
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A national directory of homeless shelters, medical clinics, relief organizations, soup kitchens, and other similar organizations for people facing financial difficulty that is impacting their health or their access to food and/or shelter.
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A website providing guided audio and video recordings for mindfulness and meditation, including exercises for deep breathing, guided relaxation, mindfulness meditation, guided imagery and visualization, and progressive muscle relaxation.
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A mobile app helping users manage stress, improve sleep, find calm, and stay mindful. (Available on iOS and Android.)
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A mobile app helping students organize their schedules and assignments including scheduling/timetabling functionality, task lists, and reminders. (Available on iOS, Android, and Web.)
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A website with a "60-second meditation tool to help clear your mind" to help users release stress.
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A mobile app to help users "learn about and manage symptoms that often occur after trauma" including treatment information, symptom tracking, and links to other resources. (Available on iOS and Android.)
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A mobile app helping people understand and manage anxiety. (Available on iOS and Android.)
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A single-page PDF article giving 10 techniques for managing negative thoughts and cognitive distortions.
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A mobile app and text-based service helping "pregnant women and new moms increase their knowledge about caring for their health and giving their babies the best possible start in life."
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What's Up? - A Mental Health App (iOS, Android)
A mental health app designed to help people cope with depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health issues. Includes a forum to connect with other users. -
A mobile app using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to provide "tiny conversations" and various resources to people struggling with depression or anxiety. (Available on iOS and Android.)