Recommended Web Sites

Anxiety Disorders Association of America - The Anxiety Disorders Association of America is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. Information on anxiety disorders, anxiety screening tools, an online newsletter, a physician finder, and a listing of self-help groups can all be found at this site. Click on the 'Resources' tab to find these items.

Exercise Eases Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression - Check out this article from the Mayo Clinic on how exercise can make you feel better.

HealthyMinds-HealthyLives - The American Psychiatric Association has many great pamphlets here.

Helping a Family Member - Anxiety Disorders Association of America offers good advice to those with family members suffering from anxiety disorders.

Internet Mental Health - Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist. This site contains a wealth of information on various disorders and medications. Links to articles, newsletters, and discussion groups will also be found here.

KidsHealth for Kids: Being Afraid - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for children.

KidsHealth for Parents: Coping With Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for parents.

MayoClinic.com: Mental Health Center - MayoClinic.com gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic. Basic information on anxiety disorders and their treatment will be found here.

MEDLINEplus: Anxiety - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - This Report of the Surgeon General on Mental Health is the product of an invigorating collaboration between two Federal agencies. The section of the report on anxiety disorders covers the types, etiology, and treatment of anxiety disorders.

National Institute of Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders - The mission of NIMH is to reduce the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. Links to a number of informative publications, in both English and Spanish, can be accessed from this site.

TeensHealth: All About Anxiety - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for teenagers.

Treating Anxiety, Phobias and Panic Disorders - The Cleveland Clinic offers their best methods of dealing with such problems.