Anxiety Resources

Step 1: Schedule an appointment at Concord Pediatrics

Make an appointment with your PCP to discuss your symptoms and treatment options.

Step 2: Professional Therapy

While waiting for your appointment with us, look into professional therapy - usually using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. It is never too soon to start counseling with a trained professional. It can take time to find a therapist - one who takes your insurance, has openings, and is a good fit for your child. Start the process now. Check out our mental health resource page for counseling options in your area.

Step 3: Start working with your child to find strategies to manage anxiety.

There are many books, workbooks, websites, apps, and podcasts that address anxiety.  Consider starting with these:

• Lynn Lyons - Books, online videos, podcasts, Facebook resources by Lynn Lyons, LICSW, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who lives in Concord, NH  
  • **Must Read** Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents and Playing with Anxiety: Casey's Guide for Teens and Kid

• What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner
• Anxiety Workbooks - Try searching online for a variety of anxiety workbooks for children and teens . These often guide people through techniques and strategies similar to those used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - using a workbook model you can do at home.
• Mindfulness and Relaxation CD's such as Indigo Dreams, Mental Health Podcasts, and Apps such as Headspace

Additional Resources:

• Anxiety Disorders - National Institute of Mental Health