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Anxiety Support Groups
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Anxiety Disorder Association of America
8730 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 1-240-485-1001
Fax: 1-240-485-1035
Website: www.adaa.org
       "A nonprofit organization that promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders, and is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer from them."
      Has an online bookstore with helpful books, publications and tapes. Also has professional information for physicians and an advocacy program. -DHB
      You can get help, no matter what age or gender you are. Good website. -MF
      This site contains many useful tools. It has an online reading room. It has fast facts from the media, and an action center to learn about how to get involved. It has information about current trials on the issue as well. The site also has information about support groups and finding one near you. The site can link you to other organizations that can be very helpful on this topic. -OCC
       This site is full of information ranging from drug information, to self assessment, to literature, and finding a therapist to suit your personal needs. -TOD
       An easy to navigate and user friendly website explaining the main components of anxiety. -TTC

Chaange, Inc.
1360 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: 1-877-242-2643
E-mail: info@chaange.com
Website: www.chaange.com
       "A four-month program based on cognitive, behavioral, and goal-oriented theories.  All of the materials have been developed to focus on your needs and to create an atmosphere of positive support and encouragement."
       A 16 week program helps people from home. It can also refer you to a nearby doctor. -DHB
      The cost for the program materials is less than $25.00 per week. You have the option of receiving help at its office or by yourself at home. If you are unable to leave your house, you can arrange phone consultations. -MF 
       This site has information on success stories using this program. It also has a self-evaluation that can be taken online. It has a section from professionals seeking to help in this field and current news and press releases related to this issue. -OCC  
        This treatment method consists of books and CDs that you can access at home. There is also helpful information on treatment of children. -TOD
       This website has helpful information on available treatment programs. -TTC  

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Freedom From Fear
308 Seaview Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: 1-718-351-1717 (ext 19)
Fax: 1-718-980-5022
E-mail: contactfff@aol.com
Website: www.freedomfromfear.org
       "A national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association founded in 1984 by Mary Guardino. Mission is to aid and counsel individuals and their families who suffer from anxiety and depressive illnesses."
       Wide range of programs, events, and links. It provides updates on professional tools. -DHB
       You can receive information about anxiety and depression.  Free treatment is available for those who are eligible. Easy website to navigate and understand. Information is also available in Spanish. -MF
       I agree, this site is easy to navigate. It has information about news in the media. The site has links to other organizations, free treatment centers, meetings, events, publications, hot topics, etc. -OCC
       A useful website that provides articles on topics such as "post baby blues" and information on the Campaign on Anxiety and Depression Awareness 2007. Literature is also available to purchase on this website. -TOD
       Provides helpful and informational Youtube videos about handling one's fears. -TTC

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Science Writing, Press, and Dissemination Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone: 1-866-615-6464 or 1-866-415-8051 (TTY)                  
Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov
Website: www.nimh.nih.gov

     "The Institute provides a detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the major anxiety disorders, with information on getting help and coping. Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults.1 These disorders fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event such as a business presentation or a first date, anxiety disorders are chronic, relentless, and can grow progressively worse if not treated."
          This site touches on every mental health subject including anxiety, autism,  memory loss, and other well known mental health issues. All topics are described in a reader friendly manner.Updated information is available on the Institute's research and funding. -TOD
       Provides very comprehensive information on mental health issues, including the latest research in the field of mental health. -TTC

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National Anxiety Foundation
3135 Custer Dr.
Lexington, KT 40517-4001
Phone: (859) 272-7166
Website: http://healthyplace.com/Communities/Anxiety/naf/index.htm
       "The National Anxiety Foundation is a non-profit foundation. Its mission is to alleviate suffering and to save lives by educating the public about anxiety disorders.
The NAF's educational literature is prepared with kind assistance from internationally recognized experts/professors on anxiety disorders who, like Dr. Cox, generously serve as unpaid volunteers on the Scientific Advisory Board of the National Anxiety Foundation."
        This website isn't as helpful as the rest, however, some of the information is useful. -TOD
       This website lists a lot of information on anxiety and panic but the information is more shallow than comprehensive. Nevertheless, the information can be helpful as a quick reference. -TTC


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Latest update by Tehmasp Chaudhri (TTC), previous updates by Latest update by Tara O'Donnell (TOD), Dahiana Jimenez
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