Five Anxiety Orgs That Can Help

Resource-rich Websites

If you’re seeking mental health support for your child, the following organizations may be helpful:  

Child Mind Institute (https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/anxiety/): A New York-based nonprofit with clinical care centers dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Their website includes general information and an online quiz that helps narrow your disorder focus.  

Coping Cat Parents (https://www.copingcatparents.com/Resources_for_Kids): The OCD and Anxiety Institute’s online portal geared toward supporting parents with information and materials to help families manage childhood anxiety.

Coping Skills for Kids (https://copingskillsforkids.com/calming-anxiety): Founded in 2015 by mental health councilor Janine Halloran, Coping Skills for Kids features tools to help elementary aged children manage their anxiety. Their “Coping Cue Cards” and workbooks are practical and affordable. The site also features continuing education programs for professionals.

GoZen (https://gozen.com/): GoZen provides online animated programs for kids ages 5-15 to help them learn resiliency and wellness skills. Tools include games, workbooks and quizzes.

Smarter Parenting (https://www.smarterparenting.com/specific-lesson/view/anxiety/): Features videos, podcasts, role plays and other materials that help educate both parents and children of all ages.