Anxiety & Worry
The books, apps, podcasts and organisations we actually recommend to families living with anxiety — reviewed by a registered therapist, and narrowed down to what earns its place.
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Anxiety & Worry
A Thrive List™ for the Anxiety & Worry pathway
Last updated 30 July 2026
From the therapist
Anxiety is the most common reason families come to see me. This guide is the short version of what I recommend in session — the books, apps, podcasts and organisations that are worth your money, your evening, and your child's attention. You do not need all of it. Choose one thing from the Start Here section and give it two weeks.
If you're overwhelmed, start here
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Helping Your Anxious Child(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Ronald Rapee et al.
The evidence-based workbook clinicians hand out most often.
- 02
Headspace(opens in a new tab)
Headspace Inc.
The kids' sleep and calm sections are worth the subscription alone.
- 03
Anxiety Canada(opens in a new tab)
anxietycanada.com
Free MAP plans and printable ladders.
If today is not the day for a reading list: take the three Start Here picks, ignore everything else, and come back in a month.
What's inside
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Best Parent Books
16 recommendations
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- 02Top pick
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Reid Wilson & Lynn Lyons
- 03
13 more in the PDF
Best Children's Books
12 recommendations
- 01Top pick
What to Do When You Worry Too Much(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Dawn Huebner
- 02
- 03
9 more in the PDF
Best Teen Books
10 recommendations
- 01Top pick
My Anxious Mind(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Michael Tompkins & Katherine Martinez
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Untangle Your Anxiety(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Joshua Fletcher & Dean Stott
7 more in the PDF
Best Podcasts
8 recommendations
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Good Inside with Dr. Becky(opens in a new tab)
Becky Kennedy
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Ask Lisa(opens in a new tab)
Lisa Damour & Reena Ninan
5 more in the PDF
Best Apps
9 recommendations
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Calm(opens in a new tab)
Calm.com
- 03
Insight Timer(opens in a new tab)
Insight Network
6 more in the PDF
Best Websites
8 recommendations
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Child Mind Institute(opens in a new tab)
childmind.org
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AnxietyBC Youth(opens in a new tab)
youth.anxietycanada.com
5 more in the PDF
Best YouTube Channels
6 recommendations
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Anxiety Canada(opens in a new tab)
Anxiety Canada
- 03
GoZen!(opens in a new tab)
Renee Jain
3 more in the PDF
Helpful Organisations
7 recommendations
- 01
Anxiety Canada(opens in a new tab)
anxietycanada.com
- 02
Child Mind Institute(opens in a new tab)
childmind.org
- 03
YoungMinds (UK)(opens in a new tab)
youngminds.org.uk
4 more in the PDF
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