Coping with Anxiety and Stress: Information, Tips and Resources - Part 2

Articles

7 Science-Backed Ways to Reduce Anxiety Now

Stress, anxiety, and depression are linked, and they limit productivity. Boost your mood and your professional success with new strategies.

Curtin, M. (2018). Thrive Global. Retrieved from: https://www.inc.com/melanie-curtin/7-science-backed-ways-to-reduce-anxiety-now.html.

22 Quick Tips to Change Your Anxiety Forever: Lead a happier, healthier life with these calming strategies.
Esposito, L. (2014). Psychology Today. Retrieved from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/anxiety-zen/201405/22-quick-tips-change-your-anxiety-forever.

How to Get From Anxiety to Zen: Intentional focus on four areas which promote calm, confidence and control.

Esposito, L. (2014). Psychology Today. Retrieved from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/anxiety-zen/201404/how-get-anxiety-zen

Online Chats & Text-based Help

• Canada and United States - Adults, Youth, Veterans
• Youth
• KidsHelpPhone - Text: TALK to 686868 for help & support. Live Chat also available. 
• Live Chat Rooms

Apps

10 calming apps to help you beat stress and feel more relaxed. Cowan, K. (2016). Creative Boom.

• Buddhify
• Calm
• Headspace 
• MindShift
• Mindfulness Daily
• Relax Melodies - Helps with sleep. 

Videos

Anxiety BC Youtube channel

The 5 Major Anxiety Disorders. Psych2Go. 

The 15 Best TED Talks On Anxiety, Stress, and Fear

Yoga For Anxiety and Stress. Yoga with Adriene. 

The 9 Best Relaxation Videos On YouTube

Websites

Anxiety BC - Find the MindShift app here.

Youth Anxiety BC - Anxiety 101, How to Chill, Thinking Right

Mind Over Mood website - Dr. Padesky’s “Managing Your Moods” podcast; CBT resources,worksheets, videos, and more. 

• This best selling self-help book, Mind Over Mood, teaches skills and principles used in cognitive behavioral therapy. With over one million copies in print, it is widely used worldwide by consumers, therapists and researchers. Read an excerpt. 

Podcasts and Audio Resources

Anxiety BC: Audio Files for Calming, In Conversation series, Mindfulness, and Visualization

Anxiety Coaches Podcast 

Anxiety Podcast with Tim Collins

Anxiety Slayer

Feeling Good: Dr. David Burns

Dr. Padesky’s “Managing Your Moods” podcast

Meditation Minis by Chel Hamilton

Books

Mind Over Mood: Change how you feel by changing how you think. Greenberger and Padesky. 

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. David Burns. 

Best Anxiety and Stress book selections. 

The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT. Harris, R. 

The Anxiety Workbook: A 7-Week Plan to Overcome Anxiety, Stop Worrying, and End Panic. Cuncic, A. 

Mindfulness and Relaxation Meditation

Marconi Union - Weightless (Official Video)

30 Min. Deep Healing Music for The Body & Soul - Relaxing Music, Meditation Music, Inner Peace