17-year-old Madyson Meyer discusses how anxiety has impacted her throughout her childhood, and how she overcomes her fear of failure despite it.
Mental Health Resources
Hotlines
NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7 support)
SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
International Hotlines: Global support options
Apps
Calm: Meditations and sleep tools
Headspace: Mindfulness for anxiety
MindShift CBT: CBT-based tools
Wysa: AI-guided self-help
Online Communities
ADAA: Webinars and resources
The Mighty: Stories and support
Books
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook – Edmund J. Bourne
Dare – Barry McDonagh
Feeling Good – David D. Burns
How to Be Yourself – Ellen Hendriksen
Therapy Resources
BetterHelp: Online therapy
Talkspace: Text/video therapy
Therapy Den: Find therapists
Local Support Groups: Check hospitals or community centers
Breathing & Relaxation
Breathwrk: Guided breathing exercises
Insight Timer: Free meditations
YouTube: Search “guided breathing exercises”