Anxiety & Stress
ADAA's Free Peer-to-Peer Online CommunityThis free community is a safe space for those 16 years of age and older affected by anxiety and depression to talk to others who truly understand. |
APA Foundation Notice. Talk. Act. at HomeThis guide helps parents and caregivers trying to navigate heightened levels of stress. This resource will help families better understand common signs of stress, offer ways to manage stress, and an example of how they can plan stress relief activities for the whole family. |
Back-to-School Mental Health RoadmapIs your child experiencing back to school stress? In this guide for parents, we share tips for managing mental health concerns as your child transitions back into the school year. |
Brain Waves: Anxiety and Depression from TraumaGuest Host and Country Music Artist Hunter Hayes speaks with Dr. Raphael Rose, Associate Director of The Anxiety and Depression Research Center at UCLA and Jewel, Singer-Songwriter & mental health activist, about how depression and anxiety is related to trauma. The episode will showcase songs from both Jewel and Hunter Hayes. |
COVID-19 Care PackageThanks to the generosity of BeyGOOD and the Start Small fund, UCLA is pleased to offer the COVID-19 Care Package that includes resources and tools designed to lift moods and ease stress and anxiety related to the pandemic. |
Credible Mind Resource DatabaseCredible Mind curates sets of the highest quality resources for the user to explore specific to mental health and well-being. They do this by consulting human experts and by leveraging AI technology. There are tens of thousands of resources available, and this website helps sort through what is high quality and what will likely work for you. |
Crisis Text Line's Resource DatabaseVisit the Crisis Text Line’s Resource database for resources on a variety of topics including abuse, anxiety, self-harm, relationships and more. |
DBSA Mood CrewEarly childhood is a time when young ones are learning about emotions and finding ways to express them. This fun and engaging educational program, designed for ages 4 to 10, helps adults open a positive conversation about feelings with children. Features downloadable games, worksheets, coloring pages, stories, and much more. Parents, caregivers, therapists, educators, and other adults working with young children will find this program helpful, especially for children who may be having a tough time with feelings. Building early skills in understanding and discussing our moods builds coping skills and supports lifelong mental health. |
DBSA Online Peer Support GroupsDBSA offers a wide variety of peer support groups that people can join from anywhere in the country. In addition to groups for people living with bipolar disorder or depression, we also have specialized support groups for friends and family, for seniors aged 60+ (in English and Spanish), for military Veterans, and for young adults. Coming soon: focused support groups for members of the Black community and for individuals facing co-occurring substance use and mood disorders. |
DBSA Podcast SeriesEvery month, DBSA offers thoughtful, engaging conversations on mental health and the specific challenges of living with depression or bipolar disorder. Our podcast series brings mental health experts together with people living with mood disorders, offering insightful views on treatment, recovery, stress and symptom management, stigma, wellness strategies, and much more. Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. |
DBSA Wellness TrackerDBSA’s Wellness Tracker helps people with depression or bipolar disorder to record how they are feeling each day. Discovering how moods can be influenced by medications, substance use, diet, exercise, and other factors can help users work toward personal wellness. The main Mood Tracker, along with focused trackers that cover symptoms, behaviors, and lifestyle, can be used together or separately to support each person’s wellness journey. All materials are free and can be downloaded from the DBSA website. |
DBSA's Life Unlimited Storytelling SeriesTold by people who live with depression and bipolar disorder, these short, engaging personal stories offer hope for others working toward recovery and good health. The series includes a wide diversity of voices and experiences, giving readers a wealth of coping tips, encouragement, and perspectives. |
Fountain House MembershipFountain House is dedicated to the recovery of men and women with mental illness by providing opportunities for their members to live, work, and learn while contributing their talents through a community of mutual support. Learn more about becoming a Fountain House member. |
Guide to Women's Wellbeing at WorkA guide to understanding workplace mental health today and how to provide support. |
How to Deal with AnxietyA guide for understanding anxiety, symptoms of it, and healthy coping mechanisms |
How to Practice Self-CareResources and guides on helping kids practice self-care. Resource guides include: “Why You Should Keep Self-Care Top of Mind”, “How to Help Your Kids Practice Mindfulness”, “Downloadable Self-Care Activities and Calming Tools”, “The Benefits of Exercise”, “Day Time Break Resources”, and “Self-Care for Parents of Children With Mental Health Needs”. |
How to Talk to Kids About School ShootingsStrategies for dealing with anxiety — your kids’ and your own |
LIFTLift is a science-based mental wellness tool to help individuals dealing with depression and anxiety through comprehensive training, real-time analytics, and interactive support so that more people can find increased healing and deeper peace. |
MHC's College Student Mental Health ToolkitThe MHC College Student Mental Health Toolkit is designed to equip college students with the resources, services, and support needed to thrive as they transition into the beginning of adult life. Inside this toolkit, you will find key background information on college students’ mental health as it stands in 2023. You will also find tips for students on maintaining their mental health and well-being and advice for fostering mental health awareness on every college campus. Our aim is to provide students with digestible, accessible information to support their mental health journey and overall college experience. |
Meditation MinisThis is a free website with a variety of different meditations. For example, there are heart-healing meditations, breathing meditations, sleep meditations, and more. |
Message Crisis Text Line on Facebook MessengerCrisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, confidential crisis support via text or on Facebook Messenger. Just message COALITION to our Facebook page. |
On Our Sleeves MooderatorsThe Mooderators Resource guide includes a downloadable guidebook for children, parents, and teachers to understand and work through difficult emotions. Within the guidebook, there are video resources, written resources, and discussion guides. |
On Our Sleeves: How to Deal with StressMultiple guides on helping children navigate different types of stress. Resource guides include: “Stress Buster Bingo”, “Toxic Stress Response in Kids”, “Physical Symptoms of Stress in Kids”, “3 Ways to Deal with Pressure”, and “Resiliency: How it Can Help Kids Combat Stress”. |
Parent and Caregiver Support GroupThe Parent and Caregiver Support Group, hosted by the International OCD Foundation, is a free virtual meeting held on the third Tuesday of each month from 5 to 6 PM. It provides a supportive environment for adults caring for children, teens, spouses, or partners with OCD or anxiety. Participants can connect with others, share experiences, and learn self-care strategies. To attend, individuals should RSVP via email. |
Staying in Balance ToolkitVibrant Emotional Health’s Staying in Balance toolkit is a resource toolkit for organizations that work with people in the community, including human and social services, civic and arts organizations, and many others in the nonprofit sector. These are the organizations that provide essential support and services to New Yorkers in need. This toolkit is designed for use by supervisors, managers, and frontline staff, with the goal of helping employees, volunteers, and program participants cope during times of high stress. |
The Great Collide: How Supported Children Enable Successful CompaniesChildren’s mental health has always been at the forefront of what we do—so when the pandemic hit (less socializing, more stress), we knew we needed to spring into action. Partnering with the Nationwide Foundation, we surveyed 5,406 working adults across the county, and we found that children’s mental health has a large and direct impact on corporate success. Inside this report, you’ll find parents’ concerns and challenges and, most importantly, ways employers can help. We all care deeply about children’s mental health—and the future of work and family depends on our ongoing commitment to it. |
The Mental Health Benefits of GratitudeGratitude matters. Although it’s not always easy, sharing your gratitude — with others or even with yourself — can be powerful. There are numerous mental health benefits of practicing gratitude, and there are dozens of ways to practice. Keep scrolling to learn more and find tangible tips, tools, and tunes that’ll help turn your attitude toward gratitude. |
Trevor TextTrevorText is a confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678-678. |
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are AnxiousTips for parents of children with anxiety. How can parents respect children’s feelings without empowering their fears? |
1-2-1 with Doc Rivers & Kevin LoveDoc Rivers and Kevin Love went 1-2-1 about how coaches can best support players’ mental health, how taking care of your mind is as important as taking care of our physical injuries, mental health in the bubble and more. They were joined by Dr. Michelle Craske at UCLA Grand Challenge who shares some wisdom around men’s mental health and the importance of speaking up about how you are feeling. |
1-2-1 with Jeremy Fall & Yung PuebloJeremy Fall went 1-2-1 with meditator, writer & speaker, Yung Pueblo and special moderator, Keo Motsepe, about the importance of being honest with ourselves, how our cultures impact our mental health experiences, our superpowers and more. They were joined by Dr. Luana Marques who shared her own clinical insights, including how mental health is in fact brain health and the importance of connection. |
1-2-1 with Joseph Altuzarra & Nicole RichieJoseph Altuzarra and Nicole Richie spoke about their shared mental health experiences as business owners over the past year, feeling the need to be strong and have it all together when they were actually feeling anything but that. They also discuss self-care while parenting, the importance of going to therapy when you’re feeling good, how social media affects their mental health and more. They’re joined by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble of Aakoma Project who emphasizes the importance of prioritizing yourself and connecting with resources. |
1-2-1 with Peter Farrelly & Alyssa MilanoPeter Farrelly and Alyssa Milano spoke about living with anxiety and learning to be open about mental health, joined by Dr. Debra Kissen of Anxiety and Depression Association of America. |
1-2-1 with Vic Mensa & Lauren JaureguiVic Mensa and Lauren Jauregui exchanged breathing exercises and talked about the power in realizing that feelings are temporary, joined by Dr. Luana Marques of Anxiety and Depression Association of America. |