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Anxiety Disorders :: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml

What are panic attacks? How do they relate to obsessions and phobias? What are the best ways to treat these anxieties? The National Institute of Mental Health gives you the scientific lowdown.

Anxiety Disorders :: http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/pediatric/Mentalhealth/anxhub.htm

Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental health issue for children and teens. Find out about separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias and post-traumatic stress from the University of Utah. Excellent link resources.

The Anxiety Panic internet resource (tAPir) :: http://www.algy.com/anxiety/

"tAPir is dedicated to providing information, relief, and support for those recovering from debilitating anxiety." This website includes information on Panic Disorder, Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as well as advice, a discussion forum, and a chat room.

Are Teenaged Girls More Stressed Than Boys? :: http://www.sciencentral.com/articles/view.php3?article_id=218392097&language=english

Find out about the relationship between hormones and stress levels in this article from ScienCentral.

The Medical Basis of Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Problems and Drug Abuse :: http://www.teachhealth.com/

This is a light-hearted look at a serious subject. Relief from stress might start here! Evaluate yourself on the stress scale and listen to the song.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for Mind Info :: http://www.cwgsy.net/community/mindinfo/ocd.htm#Links

This British site addresses OCD in an open way and offers many resources and links.

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation :: http://www.ocfoundation.org/1000/index.html

An international organization of over 10,000 members offers explanations,resources, and access to annual conferences on Obsessive Compulsive issues.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder :: http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/ocd.html

Sometimes anxieties grow and obsessions and compulsions begin to dominate one's life. What are the ways teens may obsess and what are options to avoid these worries?

Organized Chaos :: http://www.ocfoundation.org/1000/index.html

A webzine for teens who experience obsessive compulsive disorder. Articles written by teens and by the organizers from the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation.

Tourette Syndrome Plus :: http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/

Articles, resources, and materials relating to Tourette's Syndrome, A.D.D., Asperger's, Obsessive Compulsive, Bipolar and sleep disorders are offered.

Yoga For Teens :: http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_1004.html

This is an introductory look at the benefits of yoga and why they are especially helpful for teens. Some basic moves are shown.