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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) helpline

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

The staff at NAMI are well-trained to answer questions on a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety. Available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, this organization provides free information and referrals to treatment programs, support groups, and educational programs. NAMI also offers help for family members, information about jobs programs, and connections to legal representation in your area (American Addictions Center, 2021).

Reference:
American Addictions Center. (2021). Anxiety Hotline Number. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhelp.net/anxiety/hotline/

NAMI logo [Digital image]. (2021). https://www.nami.org/help.

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Anxiety: The New Teen Epidemic

Megan Gallagher shares her chronic anxiety experiences and the strategies she used to control her debilitating anxiety.

Reference:
Gallagher, M. (2019, August 18). Anxiety: The New Teen Epidemic.  [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwvG6KLsDtQ

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She Persisted-Teen Mental Health: Sadie Sutton

Sadie shares her 1.5 years of treatment for depression and anxiety.  Her podcasts share her experiences, includes interviews with experts, and provides online resources.

Reference:
Sutton, S. (2021).  She Persisted. Retrieved from
https://www.shepersistedpodcast.com/

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After 80 episodes, I reflected on how we got here! In this episode, I talk all about what inspired me to start the podcast, my treatment story, and my personal journey. Listen to hear about how I rewired my core belief systems, the decision I made to work on myself, and my journey through intensive mental health treatment.

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She Persisted- Teen Mental Health Podcast

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Created by 16-year-old Sadie Sutton after a year and a half of intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety, She Persisted offers impactful interviews, powerful personal experiences, and expert advice on all things adolescent mental health.

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5 Anxiety Coping Strategies You Can Use Right Now [Science-Backed] by MedCircle

Kyle Kittleson from Medcircle goes over 5 scientifically proven coping strategies for dealing with anxiety. These science-based techniques from psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula, neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho, and psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma can be implemented in your life today. Topics cover cognitive defusion, motivation and avoiding burnout, how to help your child/teen’s mental health, and more.

Reference:
MedCircle. (2020, Oct. 3). 5 Anxiety coping strategies you can use right now [science-backed]. [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybBxDWir8-8

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Therapy Tea with The Anxiety Dr. with Dr. Lisa Cortez.

Dr. Lisa Cortez is a psychotherapist known as The anxiety Dr. The weekly podcast discusses anxiety, personal well-being, and having a positive mindset. She offers tips and tools to improve your life and cope with living with anxiety.

Reference:
Cortez, L. (Host). (2020-present). Therapy Tea with The Anxiety Dr. [Audio podcast]. Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pnzpQESJ1ahPzdV6cuo1K

Therapy Tea Podcast Logo. [Digital image]. (2020). https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQlyLJ8DorFkI41mT3EEF

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Born Scared by Kevin Brooks.

IL: 7-12
Lexile: not listed
Genre: Mystery/Suspense

A frank portrait of a young boy living with severe anxiety. Young Elliot is afraid of the beast inside of him, his chronic anxiety. He never leaves the house, rarely even leaves his room. But when the pharmacy sends the wrong medication in error, his mom must leave during a Christmas Eve snowstorm to get the right pills. It shouldn’t take her long. But when she doesn’t return for hours, Elliot must leave the safety of home to look for her despite his fears beginning to overwhelm him and the dangers of finding out what happened to mom.

Reference:
Brooks, K. (2016). Born scared. Egmont.

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10 Things I Can See From Here by Carrie Mac.

IL: 9-12
Lexile: HL560L
Genre: Realistic Fiction

Maeve sees the worst in all situations and always imagines the worst possible outcomes. She’s been struggling with anxiety for so long, she doesn’t know anything else. When her family moves to a new city, Maeve finds herself falling for Salix. Salix is not like Maeve. Salix doesn’t worry about anything. Living in a new city with her sometimes sober dad and pregnant stepmom can her awkward new relationship bring her the calm she needs or just more chaos?

Reference:
Mac, C. (2017). 10 Things I can see from here. Knopf Books for Young Readers.

10 Things I Can See From Here Book Cover [Digital image]. (2017). https://search.mackin.com/search-results/4231410

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Anxiety: The Ultimate Teen Guide by Kate Frommer Cik.

IL: 7-12

With anxiety on the rise, this guide helps teens define what they are feeling. The book discusses the causes and symptoms of anxiety. Explains what parents can do about their teen’s anxiety and provides an outline of treatments that can be sought. The book provides personal stories by teens of their experiences with anxiety and panic disorders to help provide readers with real-life perspective of adolescents that have been there.

Reference:
Frommer Cik, K. (2020). Anxiety: The Ultimate teen guide. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

Anxiety book cover [Digital image]. 2020. https://search.mackin.com/search-results/7304470

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The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Teen Anxiety: Activities to Help You Overcome Fears and Worries Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Sheri L. Turrell, Christopher McCurry, and Mary Bell.

IL: 8-10

This guide can help teens understand anxiety and get past it using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help work through anxiety and stress from the many issues facing today’s teens. It includes exercises to guide the reader through a variety of stressful situations that can trigger anxiety attacks. Written by three mental health experts, this workbook makes a great supplement for those in treatment with a licensed professional.

Reference:
Turrell, S. L., McCurry, C., and Bell, M. (2018). The Mindfulness and acceptance workbook for teen anxiety: Activities to help you overcome fears and worries using acceptance and commitment therapy. Instant Help Publications.

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According to the National Institutes of Health, 1 in 3 teens (ages 13-18) experience anxiety (McCarthy, 2019). The number of teens with anxiety rose 20% between 2007 and 2012, with hospital admissions for suicidal teens also doubling (McCarthy, 2019). There are a number of factors that can be contributing to the rise. Including, but not limited to

Changes in brain chemistry

Life events

Genetics

Personality

Other influences have been attributed to:

Social media usage

Social influences like drills & lockdowns in schools & community violence

Social justice awareness or experiences like protests & other political conflicts

Environmental disasters

Watching the news

The demands of and prevalence of standardized testing.

With so many factors that can be traced to the cause of adolescent anxiety, it is no wonder teens are in need of a way to process the world around them. Providing books featuring characters that reflect different cultures, physical and mental qualities, and ways of life is beneficial to teens. Literature provides teens with a way to further develop their emotional intelligence, nutures growth of their personality and social skills, and process difficult themes (Crippen, 2012). In addition, readers are able to develop their own opinions on topics found in books. This strengthens their cognitive development and deep thinking skills (Crippen, 2012).

On this Padlet you will find a variety of resources to share with your teen including books, podcasts, and organizations that specialize in helping those with anxiety.

References:
Crippen, M. (2012). The value of children’s literature (2012 Journal). Oneota Reading Journal. Luther College. Retrieved Jul. 10, 2021, from https://www.luther.edu/oneota-reading-journal/archive/2012/the-value-of-childrens-literature/

McCarthy, C. (2019, Nov. 20). Anxiety in teens is rising: What’s going on? American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved Jul. 10, 2021, from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Anxiety-Disorders.aspx

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Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress by Regine Galanti, PHD.

IL: 9-12

Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness exercises are outlined to help change negative thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions.   Dr. Galanti provides quizzes and checklists then encourages teens to discover which areas/behaviors they need to change to cope with anxiety and reverse negative patterns the that they are experiencing.

Reference:
Galanti, R. (2020). Anxiety relief for teens. Zeitgeist Wellness.

Anxiety Relief for Teens Book Cover [Digital Image]. Retrieved from
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The Anxiety Workbook for Teens by Lisa M. Schab

IL: 6-12

Strategies for coping with fear, anxiety, and worry are highlighted for teens to use with or without the help of a therapist or counselor.  The tools and checklists can be used to prevent and handle stress and anxiety, build a positive self-image, and stay calm in the face of the many pressures teens experience.

Reference:
Schab, L. (2021).  The Anxiety workbook for teens:  Activities to help you deal with anxiety & worry.  Instant Help Publications.

The Anxiety Workbook for Teens Book Cover [Digital Image]. Retrieved from https://search.mackin.com/search-results/7561476

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Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella

IL: 7-12
Lexile: HL540L
Genre: Romance

Fourteen-year-old Audrey is experiencing anxiety and depression after a traumatic incident at school.  With the help of her friends, family, therapist, and a romantic interest named Linus she begins to heal.  Readers will experience Audrey's feelings through her narration along with her transcript of a documentary she is recording from her therapist's suggestion.

Reference:
Kinsella, S. ( 2015).  Finding Audrey.  Delacorte Books for Young Readers.

Finding Audrey Book Cover [Digital Image]. (2015). https://search.mackin.com/search-results/3669877

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This Is My Brain In Love by I.W. Gregorio

IL: 7-12
RL: 6.3
Genre: Romance

This book won the ALA Schneider Family Book Award for exploring mental illness with its duel narrative own voices story of Jocelyn and Will who find romance while trying to save Jocelyn's family restaurant. Both main characters experience anxiety and readers learn about how they utilize treatment options and seek medical assistance to cope with their challenges.

Reference:
Gregorio, I.W. (2020). This Is My Brain In Love.  Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

This Is My Brain In Love Book Cover [Digital Image].  (2020).
http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=22270

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

1-800-662-4357

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities (SAMHSA, 2021)

Reference:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2021). About Us.  Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us

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Anxiety and Depression Association of America

This organization's goal is to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research (ADAA, 2021).

Reference:
Anxiety and Depression Association of America. (2021).  About ADAA: Working to prevent, treat, and cure, anxiety disorders and depression for more than forty years. Retrieved from https://adaa.org/

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Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

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ADAA is an international nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research.

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An anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it (NIMH, 2018).

Reference:
National Institute of Mental Health. (2018 July).  Anxiety Disorders.  Retrieved from
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/

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Overview

Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships.

There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and various phobia-related disorders.

Signs and Symptoms

Risk Factors

Treatments and Therapies

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Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time.

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There are five major types of anxiety disorders defined by the National Institutes of Mental Health:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),

Panic Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Social Phobia or Social Anxiety Disorder

Reference:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2014). What are the Five Types of Anxiety Disorders? Retrieved on July 12, 2020 from https://www.hhs.gov/answers/mental-health-and-substance-abuse/what-are-the-five-major-types-of-anxiety-disorders/index.html

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Learn about anxiety disorders, including signs and symptoms, types, risk factors, and potential treatments and therapies.