These resources provide valuable support and information for both parents and teens. Don't hesitate to reach out if you feel your teen needs additional help. If you’re concerned about your teen’s anxiety, here are some resources to consider:

National Helplines: US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Samaritans: 116 123

YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Books:

The Anxiety Workbook for Teens by Lisa M.

Schab Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness by Gillian Butler

Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour

The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

Websites:

www.teenline.org/caregivers www.youngminds.org.uk/parents

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

www.familylives.org.uk

www.youngminds.org.uk

Videos:

TED Talk: "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brené Brown

TED Talk: "What I Learned from My Teenage Kid" by Jennifer Senior

Parenting Teen Hub (Facebook): Connect with other parents for support, advice, and shared experiences. Being part of a community can be incredibly reassuring when facing similar challenges.

Local Support Groups:

Local parent support groups can provide additional guidance and a sense of community.