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A boy sits on a soccer ball, facing the beach.

Does your child struggle with fears or obsessions that make it difficult for him or her to function or enjoy life? While all children experience fears, anxiety may be an issue if your child experiences these feelings so often or so intensely that he or she cannot enjoy typical childhood activities.

This page will acquaint you with some of the resources available for families who have a concern about their child's anxiety. In each case, we've taken the top four resources recommended by local experts in the field to help you get started. Additional resources may be found by using the View More links that follow each section.

Just Getting Started?

Families who have recently become concerned about their child's anxiety may benefit from Connecting for Kids' Empower the Parent program. This step-by-step resource shows you how to get started finding help for your child. We also encourage residents of the Connecting for Kids service area to contact us for personalized support.

You're Not Alone

In addition to the resources on this page, CFK offers opportunities to learn and connect with other families.

To Connect:

  • With other CFK Families who have similar experiences
  • With local pediatric experts
  • 1:1 with a CFK Family Resource Specialist

To Learn More:

  • Download Podcasts of CFK Speakers
  • Find Funding Resources
  • Understand School Services
  • How to Choose a Mental Health Provider

The recommendations provided on the remainder of this page were made by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Cleveland Chapter. For more information on NAMI Greater Cleveland, please see their entry in our Service Provider Directory.

Recommended Organizations

The following organizations have been identified as places to get more information and support:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Greater Cleveland
Lorain County

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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

1-202-966-7300
aacap.org

American Psychological Association

1-800-374-2721
apa.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

1-877-726-4727
www.samhsa.gov/children

In addition to the recommended organizations above, there are a number of other organizations supporting anxiety in children.

View more organizations...

Recommended Books

Learn more about anxiety from these recommended books:

Book Cover: Helping Your Anxious Child, by Rapee, Wignall, Spence, Lyneham, and Cobham

Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
R. Rapee, PhD, A. Wignall, S. Spence, PhD, H. Lyneham, PhD, and V. Cobham, PhD

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Book Cover: Freeing Your Child from Anxiety , by Chansky

Freeing Your Child from Anxiety, Revised and Updated Edition: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and Be Prepared for Life--from Toddlers to Teens

T. Chansky, PhD

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Book Cover: What to Do When You Feel Too Shy, by Freeland and Toner

What to Do When You Feel Too Shy: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Social Anxiety

C. Freeland, PhD and
J. Toner, PhD

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Book Cover: Wilma Jean Worry Machine, by Cook

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine
J.Cook

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View more books...

Recommended Websites, Articles, Downloads & Apps

Families may benefit from the following online resources:

Anxiety Overview from NAMI

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View

Anxiety Disorders Resource Center from AACAP

View

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame (free)

Apple AppStore | Google Play

Understanding Anxiety Disorders Caregiver: Get the Facts from SAMHSA

Download

View more websites, articles, downloads and apps...


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