Professional Training & Resources
Review the latest research and resources on acute anxiety, its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Upcoming Course
Pharmacotherapy of Severe Anxiety Disorders and OCD
When
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00-1:30pm ET
Presenter
Omar Canosa, MD, Medical Director
Join Dr. Omar Canosa for an in-depth webinar exploring advanced strategies and evidence-based approaches to tackle severe anxiety and OCD, with insights into overcoming barriers in treatment-resistant cases and enhancing clinical outcomes.
On-Demand Courses
Designed to provide flexibility for learners, access educational content at any time, from any location, and at your own pace.
Foundations: ERP Fundamentals in OCD Treatment (On-Demand)
Presented By Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD
Building Blocks: Intermediate ERP Training for OCD (On-Demand)
Presented By Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD
OCD Master Class (On-Demand)
Presented By Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD
OCD and Autism: Treatment That Works (On-Demand)
Presented By Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD
Inside ARFID: Diagnosis, Anxiety-Based Treatment, and Neurodivergent-Informed Approaches (On-Demand)
Presented By Rebecca Berman, LCSW, MLSP, CEDS-C
Live Webinars
Advance your knowledge with professional webinars hosted by anxiety experts.
Explore webinars with leading professionals as they cover the latest developments in adolescent anxiety research and treatment.
Pharmacotherapy of Severe Anxiety Disorders and OCD
with Omar Canosa, MD, Medical Director
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00-1:30pm ET
When Worry Isn’t Just Worry: Identifying OCD vs. GAD
with Sharon Batista, MD, Dina Nunziato, PhD
This Workshop was held on March 18, 2026
When Perfectionism Takes Hold: A Comparative Look at OCD and BDD
with Rebecca Berman, LCSW, MLSP, CEDS-C, Dina Nunziato, PhD
This Workshop was held on February 18, 2026
SPACE for ARFID: The Missing Piece in Treating Food Anxiety (Hint: It's the Parents)
with Rebecca Berman, LCSW, MLSP, CEDS-C, Amy Killy, LCSW
This Workshop was held on January 21, 2026
From Avoidance to Engagement: The Unified Protocol in Practice
with Rebecca Berman, LCSW, MLSP, CEDS-C, Clinical Director
This Workshop was held on November 19, 2025
Little Lives, Big Challenges: Treating and Diagnosing Pediatric OCD
with Hannah Doucette, PhD, Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD
This Workshop was held on October 15, 2025
Research
A collection of professional articles from the publications we trust.
Read articles selected by our team of professionals covering the latest research in the treatment of acute anxiety.
Family Connection in Adolescence and Social Connection in Adulthood
Robert C Whitaker, Tracy Dearth-Wesley, Allison N Herman, Micah C Jordan
Loneliness and perceived social isolation, with their negative health impacts, are increasing. It is not known whether adolescents with greater…
Creativity as a Positive Factor in the Adolescence Stage: Relations with Academic Performance, Stress and Self-Esteem
Alba González Moreno 1,*, María del Mar Molero Jurado 1
Creativity is a construct that aids in conflict resolution. Through the development of creative skills in adolescence, young people can…
Mindsets That Promote Resilience: When Students Believe That Personal Characteristics Can Be Developed
David Scott Yeager, Carol S. Dweck
Because challenges are ubiquitous, resilience is essential for success in school and in life. In this article we review research…
Rate of improvement during and across three treatments for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia: Cognitive behavioral therapy, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or both combined
Franske J. Van Apeldoorn, Wiljo J.P.J. Van Hout, Marieke E. Timmerman, Peter Paul A. Mersch, Johan A. den Boer
Existing literature on panic disorder (PD) yields no data regarding the differential rates of improvement during Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),…
Family Accommodation in Pediatric Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
Eric A. Storch, Gary R. Geffken, Lisa J. Merlo, Marni L. Jacob, Tanya K. Murphy, Wayne K. Goodman, Michael J. Larson, et al.
Despite the importance of the family in the treatment of pediatric obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), relatively little empirical attention has been…
Efficacy of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on Children With Anxiety
Rima Shetty, MSc, MPhil, Sreejayan Kongasseri, MBBS, MD, FRANZCP, Shweta Rai, MPhil, Ph.D.
Anxiety spectrum disorders are the most common mental health problems among children (Semple, 2005). The lifetime estimates of anxiety disorders…
Resources
An extensive collection of resources for anxiety professionals.
Browse our curated list of books, articles, podcasts, and videos about anxiety disorders and proven treatments. Our team of anxiety experts have chosen the most practical, research-based resources to support children with anxiety.
The BFRB Recovery Workbook
Dr. Marla Deibler, et al.
The BFRB Recovery Workbook by Dr. Marla Deibler and her esteemed co-authors is a standout resource for those seeking evidence-based support in overcoming body-focused repetitive behaviors. The authors—well-respected leaders in the field bring together powerful therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) model, Habit Reversal Training (HRT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), offering a well-rounded and research-backed path to recovery.
Stacy Santacroce, LCSWClinical Director
Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
David Barlow et al.
Staff Clinician
Handbook of Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
Dean McKay and Eric Storch
Comprehensive text on anxiety disorders among children and adolescents. Reviews assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning processes and other complex issues. Designed as a companion text for DSM-5 to provide detailed overviews of anxiety disorders within pediatric populations and developmental considerations.
Anxious: Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety
Joseph Ledoux
Written by leading researcher of fear and anxiety, Joseph LeDoux presents the neuroscience behind anxiety disorders, their etiologies, and effective treatments. This book provides the latest research and challenges to understanding human emotional experiences, responses to threatening stimuli, and the efficacy of medication on anxiety disorders. Dense with scientific data, this book is written for clinicians who want a new perspective of one the most commonly endorsed clinical issues of our time.
The Handbook of Assessing Variants and Complications in Anxiety Disorders
Dean McKay and Eric Storch
An essential reference for clinicians interested in assessing more complex issues of anxiety, this book presents the latest research on assessment methods and applies them to common complicating factors, including comorbid personality and behavioral problems. Includes innovative approaches to assessment of anxiety in children and adults, insightful exploration of relevant topics (e.g., school refusal, self-injurious behaviors), and critical examination of the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used assessment tools.
Addressing Parental Accommodation When Treating Anxiety in Children (ABCT Clinical Series)
Eli R. Lebowitz
This book is a practical guide that explores the practical and pragmatic aspects of addressing parental accommodation within the context of a broader treatment strategy. Written in a concise and readable format, this book presents addressing accommodation as a stand-alone parent-based treatment intervention while also discussing other evidence-based CBT practices.
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