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 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 website with a "60-second meditation tool to help clear your mind" to help users release stress.
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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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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.)