• This is an interactive Web site based in Ontario dedicated to helping those who suffer from panic disorder. The goal is to promote interaction between panic sufferers and healthcare professionals. The Panic Center offers the following free tools: 1) The panic program – a 12 session cognitive-behavior therapy program. 2) The panic diary – designed to help track panic symptoms, 3) the Anxiety Test – to identify anxiety disorders, and 4) An online support group – a professionally moderated support community.

• A free internet self-help site with web-based programs for persons suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder - OCD, fear of flying and post traumatic stress disorder – PTSD. This site has been organized by REID WILSON, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who directs the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Program in Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina.

• This organization The Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba, Inc. (ADAM) was formed in 1986 by and for people suffering from anxiety disorders. ADAM is a self-help, non-profit association committed to helping individuals who struggle with anxiety disorders. The association offers cognitive behavioral groups, ongoing support groups, an information and referral service, and education and public awareness.

• An organization bringing together consumers, family members, professionals and researchers. Information on the website concerning Canadian resources to help with anxiety problems.

• Organization devoted to helping people with anxiety disorders. Site describes the different types of anxiety disorders and provides detailed information about both medication and various forms of psychological treatment. Also offers a self-test for social anxiety and databases listing professional therapists and self-help networks according to location.

• Private treatment center specializing in shyness. Site describes shyness and social phobia at length and provides a list of organizations offering treatment and information. Persons interested in participating in research projects may complete on-line questionnaires.

• U.S. government agency that funds and promotes mental health research and treatment . Site provides basic facts about anxiety disorders and describes key features of each. Gives general information about available treatments. Also provides addresses and links to Web sites of other mental health organizations.

• Organization dedicated to helping persons with anxiety problems. Site provides a self-test questionnaire that can be reviewed by a professional therapist and discussed with the respondent either over the phone or in person. A database of related associations, organized by zip code, is also provided.

• Professional organization representing many psychiatrists in the United States. Site describes symptoms of anxiety disorders, their causes, and related conditions. Links to other sites are listed, and resource materials can also be ordered from the site.

• Professional organization representing many psychologists in the United States. Displays on-line information brochures, and gives some general tips for coping with some of life’s day-to-day problems. Also provides a phone number to call to be referred to a psychologist in your area.

• Professional organization representing many psychologists in Canada. Provides information about several disorders, including anxiety disorders. Provides general description, key features, causes, and treatments. Also provides a list of psychologists according to location.

• University-based clinical research program situated in the Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego. Includes information about shyness and social anxiety – description, treatment, resources, and links.

• Organization devoted to furthering the understanding and treatment of paruresis. Offers very useful information on shy bladder syndrome and what can be done to help.

• Organization devoted to helping people improve their public speaking skills. Site describes the services Toastmasters offers. Services can be tailored to meet specific needs. Site also provides database of existing Toastmasters groups worldwide. Also offers public speaking tips.

• ITC provides public speaking training. Web site describes organization’s basic goals and geographical and historical information. Provides links to Web sites of chapters in different countries.

• Consumer information section has section on medications with details on prescription drugs.

Many of the following books can be found in the public library or area bookstores.

• Provides information and exercises to master coping skills. Has a strongly holistic approach, and includes sections on the body, self-esteem, and spirituality.

• Powerful and effective techniques using principles from cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you control worry and reduce stress.

• A ten-step program designed to help you channel fear, indecision and anger into empowerment. Has excellent sections on visualization and imagery, power vocabulary, and optimism.

• A practical and inspirational guide to understanding and overcoming anxiety problems.

• A self help book describing what we know about shyness and social anxiety and how to overcome problems in these areas. Includes a detailed self-help program including information in developing friendships and improving relationships.

• A concise guide filled with practical and easy to learn exercises to help the reader manage social anxiety. The book is small enough to carry with you in your pocket or purse.

• Our all-time favorite until our own book came along! Provides a good description of the kinds of problems faced by socially anxious people, along with solid advice about how to get help and move forward.

• A highly readable self-help book with practical recommendations to help overcome shyness and social anxiety.

• Covers everything from soup to nuts. Written from an insider’s perspective, with humor and empathy.

• A book by one of the most active researchers on obsessive-compulsive disorder. Can be used independently but it also works well with professional treatment by a clinician experienced with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

• This book helps family members understand OCD and provides information on medication and behavioral techniques for dealing with this difficult anxiety disorder.

• This book contains easy to read case descriptions, list of symptoms, questionnaires for assessing yourself and behavioral techniques for complex OCD.

• Self-help book based on principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

• Simple and effective techniques to help you discover ways to replace anxious thinking with calmer, more realistic thoughts and to develop ways to face fearful situations.

• A bestseller emphasizing the development of better communication skills for assertiveness. Contains questionnaires, step-by-step learning procedures, and information on related topics such as anger, school, the workplace, and the family.

• Offers help with body image, attitude, power, compliments, saying no, and anger. Explores possible scenarios and response strategies.

• Practical advice about initiating contacts and developing friendships.

• Atwood, a therapist, provides details on how to handle the dating process from first steps to the development of a healthy romantic relationship, with emphasis on creating a full, rewarding life as a single person. The book provides step-by-step information about how to search for the right partner.

• A follow-up to the author’s previous book (listed above), this one puts more emphasis on communication in dating and developing a healthy romance. Very practical and down-to-earth advice. The very specific information and coaching (including ideas for wording when dealing with difficult topics) should be very helpful for people with social anxiety.

• As it promises, provides a step-by-step approach. Illustrations can be understood by children. Many useful and practical examples. Uses plain language. One of the best books for parents.

• This book is briefer than the one by Rapee and colleagues. Less detail about techniques. Has a good section on medication and coaching for parents when dealing with professionals.

• An easy-to-read and very successful instructional guide to parent-child communication.

• In a very entertaining manner, Phelan shows why parent-child communication must be different from adult-adult exchanges. Provides excellent suggestions for promoting and discouraging various behaviors.

• A self-help book with detailed steps for parents in establishing mutually respectful relationships with their children.

• Self-help book on overcoming depression. Emphasizes cognitive-behavioral techniques. Depression is frequently a problem for persons with anxiety disorders.

• Designed to be used independently or in the context of cognitive therapy for depression.

• This book is out of print (also, the pub house is no longer in LA but in NYC, known as Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam). It’s all right to list it anyway, but you should note here that it may be hard to find.
  A hope-inspiring book for children of alcoholics who are having relationship difficulties or are still troubled by childhood trauma. Includes personal stories of alcoholic families and individual recovery. Describes a "path to healing" and various steps taken along the way.

• Detailed prescription for recovering from addiction; also of interest to family members and friends. Discusses how to choose treatment, possible obstacles to recovery, and relapse prevention.

• Describes and suggests treatment options for body dysmorphic disorder, a condition in which people are preoccupied by what they feel is a defect in their appearance.

• Bestseller that explores how women can improve their relationships by learning to recognize and appropriately express anger. Deals with specific anger situations, such as those involving partners, parents, children, and families.

• A very practical and insightful approach to anger management. Explains how to understand and transform anger by working through a series of exercises and questionnaires.

• This self-help book provides a method for assessing your anger and strategies for dealing with anger in healthier ways.

• A remarkable book offering a practical and well-designed program.

• An easy to read book to help with insomnia. Has been used in studies of insomnia treatment with good results.

• "Calm" is a soothing combination of music and guided relaxation exercises narrated by psychologist Dr. Andrew Jones. Two effective relaxation techniques, relaxed breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are easily learned in these step-by-step instructions.

• “empowering teens to be active participants in creating their own healthy, calm, peaceful lives.” Guided meditation – relaxation techniques designed to decrease stress, anger and anxiety while increasing self-esteem and self- awareness.

• A self-help manual that defines fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain and co-existing conditions. It provides strategies for taking control of your life by implementing a recovery action plan.

• This self-help manual provides simple, effective techniques for overcoming traumatic stress symptoms. It examines different types of trauma and your concerns about safety and sense of security as well as associated symptoms such as guilt, shame and loss.

• While the title boosts a "quick fix", the strategies Dr. Burns offers are tried and true. The manual offers techniques for assessing your level of self-esteem and provides strategies that you can work on to change the way you behave, feel and think. The program requires commitment and patience to achieve change and usually takes longer than ten days.

• Combines Western and Eastern principles of psychology into a program to learn how to appreciate yourself and increase self-esteem. Techniques are explained to help you watch your thoughts, especially the non-appreciative ones, and to become aware of and build on your strengths. As the title says simple solutions.

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