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Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder. Panic disorder. Social phobia. Anxiety disorder NOS
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Approximately 6.8 million American adults, or about 3.1 percent of people age 18 and over, have GAD in a given year.
GAD can begin across the life cycle, though the median age of onset is 31 years old.
Approximately 6 million American adults ages 18 and older, or about 2.7 percent of people in this age group in a given year,
have panic disorder.
Panic disorder typically develops in early adulthood (median age of onset is 24), but the age of onset extends throughout
adulthood.
About one in three people with panic disorder develops agoraphobia, a condition in which the individual becomes afraid of
being in any place or situation where escape might be difficult or help unavailable in the event of a panic attack.
Approximately 15 million American adults age 18 and over, or about 6.8 percent of people in this age group in a given year,
have social phobia.
Social phobia begins in childhood or adolescence, typically around 13 years of age.

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Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to informing the
public, health care professionals, and media that anxiety disorders are real, serious, and treatable.

Anxiety Disorders Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by anxiety disorders. Our goal is to increase
the number of anxiety disorder sufferers seeking effective treatment. Applying for a treatment scholarship is simple: call 262-
567-6600 to set telephone interview, e-mail or use contact form.

Anxiety Disorders Resource Center mission is to offer help to those who need it most.  We offer a helping hand to you by
providing comprehensive information so you can make the decision as to which course of treatment is best for you.

Anxiety Panic Attack (Chat/Listserv/Forum/Forum2?) is to educate patients, families, caregivers, and the community about
anxiety and panic disorders in order to relieve suffering, instill hope and improve lives.

Child Anxiety Network (CAN) is designed to provide thorough, user-friendly information about child anxiety. It is also designed
to provide direction for those who are not sure where to turn when they think their child or a child they know may need
professional help to cope with anxiety.

Freedom from Fear (Blog) mission is to impact, in a positive way, the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depressive and
related disorders through advocacy, education, research and community support.

Mood & Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI) at Mass General Hospital mission is to educate patients, families, caregivers and the
community about mental health conditions in order to increase understanding, instill hope, facilitate recovery, and improve
lives. The Center offers information, resources and support through its web sites, reading materials, support groups, and
seminars for the public – all free of charge. Recent public education programs have featured a broad range of mental health
topics including: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, alternative and complementary medicine, mental health in
teens, and mood and memory in older adults.  Mental Health Resource Guide 2007.

Selective Mutism Group increases public awareness of selective mutism and related childhood anxiety disorders, promotes
greater understanding of these disorders through education, supports research and provides support to professionals,
affected individuals and their families.

Social Anxiety Support (SAS) (Chat/Forum/Blog) mission is to provide support for those who suffer from social anxiety disorder
(social phobia).

Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association (SP/SAA), a non-profit organization, was officially organized in 1997 to meet the
growing needs of people throughout the world who have social phobia/social anxiety.

Tourette Syndrome Plus: Information on Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders site represents more than just “book
knowledge” or clinical experience. It also incorporates experiences as a family member and pro bono advocate for the
Tourette's Syndrome community. Additional covered disorders: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Mood and OCD. Related website:
Challenging Kids.

WorryWiseKids was launched in 2004 because of the urgent need to address the growing needs of our children to be equipped
to cope with and overcome the stress, worry and anxieties in their life.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder or Skin Picking Disorder. (Proposed for DSM V)
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Approximately 2.2 million American adults age 18 and older, or about 1.0 percent of people in this age group in a given year,
have OCD.
The first symptoms of OCD often begin during childhood or adolescence, however, the median age of onset is 19.

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International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is an international organization made up of people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
and related disorders, as well as their families, friends, professionals and others.  The mission is to educate, support, research,
improve access to resources, and advocate. OCD in Children and Teens.

*OCDChallenge by PeaceOfMind is the only interactive, web-based application that utilizes the user's unique experiences with
OCD to develop personal "challenges" that will help them to face and ultimately master their OCD. OCDChallenge is designed
to assist people who do not have access to or can't afford good treatment for their OCD.
*Currently not active/still beta testing. To be considered in testing or to be notified when site is active, send e-mail.

OCDchicago works to increase public and professional awareness of OCD, educate and support people with OCD and their
families, and to encourage research into new treatments and a cure. A resource for individuals, families, mental health
professionals, educators, clergy and the media across the country, we are dedicated to improving the lives of people who
suffer with OCD. Includes OCD information guides for consumers, teens, college students and parents.

Tourette Syndrome Plus: Information on Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders site represents more than just “book
knowledge” or clinical experience. It also incorporates experiences as a family member and pro bono advocate for the
Tourette's Syndrome community. Additional covered disorders: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Mood and OCD. Related website:
Challenging Kids.
Post-traumatic stress disorder *May also look at "Dissociative" Resources
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Approximately 7.7 million American adults age 18 and older, or about 3.5 percent of people in this age group in a given year,
have PTSD.
PTSD can develop at any age, including childhood, but research shows that the median age of onset is 23 years.
About 19 percent of Vietnam veterans experienced PTSD at some point after the war.  The disorder also frequently occurs after
violent personal assaults such as rape, mugging, or domestic violence; terrorism; natural or human-caused disasters; and
accidents.

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Colin A. Ross Institute was formed to further the understanding of psychological trauma and its consequences by providing
educational services, research, and clinical treatment of trauma based disorders.

Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma is dedicated to informed, effective and ethical news reporting on violence, conflict and
tragedy. The website provides timely articles, expert interviews, journalist-to-journalist advice, tipsheets and other resources.
The website also serves as a multimedia venue for discussion of controversies and breakthroughs in trauma science, policy and
media coverage.

David Baldwin's Trauma Pages focus primarily on emotional trauma and traumatic stress, including PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress
Disorder) and dissociation, whether following individual traumatic experience(s) or a large-scale disaster. The purpose of this
award winning site is to provide information for clinicians and researchers in the traumatic-stress field. Specifically, my interests
here include both clinical and research aspects of trauma responses and their resolution.

Gift from Within is a non-profit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk
for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals; develops and disseminates educational material, including
videotapes, articles, books, and other resources through its website. *Site hard to navigate.

Healthcare ToolBox: Your Guide to Helping Children Cope with Illness and Injury.

Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is an international resource and training center. Our mission is to provide
professional training and information dissemination to improve the quality of life for those affected by violence, abuse, and
trauma on local, national, and international levels.

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) was founded for professionals to share information about the effects
of trauma. ISTSS is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about policy, program and service initiatives
that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences.

National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) mission is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's *Veterans through
research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. NCPTSD has
emerged as the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD. Its vision is to be the foremost leader
in information on PTSD and trauma. Free, online training on PTSD  (CE's, if needed) *Focus is not solely for Veterans.

National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who
serve them. Our mission is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to
serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was established to improve access to care, treatment, and services for
traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events. Offers free online training at the Learning Center for Child
and Adolescent Trauma-May be used for CE's, non-credit and professional development.

National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis
everywhere.

Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute understands that many people underestimate the developmental, emotional, psychological,
and spiritual injuries that can result when people experience or witness traumatic events. Mission is to help people
understand, recover from, and treat: traumatic stress (including PTSD), dissociative disorders, and co-occurring issues, such as
addictions, self injury, and suicidality.
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Anxiety disorders
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