ManagingFear.com provides practical educational information to help people better understand and manage fear and anxiety. This page brings together trusted mental health organizations, educational resources, helpful articles, and additional information for people who want to explore different approaches.
The resources below are provided for educational purposes and can help you find additional information and support.
Trusted Mental Health and Support Organizations
The following organizations provide information, educational materials, and resources about mental health, anxiety, emotional well-being, and substance-use concerns.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): NIMH provides information about mental health conditions, symptoms, treatment options, and current mental health research.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): SAMHSA provides information about mental health and substance-use services, treatment options, and ways to find support.
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357): SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides free, confidential, 24-hour assistance, seven days a week, to individuals and families seeking information about mental health and substance-use disorders. The service provides treatment referrals and information in English and Spanish. Visit the SAMHSA National Helpline for additional information.
- Crisis Support: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis, call or text 988. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in the United States and its territories.
- American Psychological Association (APA): The APA offers educational information about psychology, stress, anxiety, emotional well-being, and psychological approaches to managing everyday challenges.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI provides mental health education, support resources, and information for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC provides public health information about mental health, emotional well-being, stress, and related health topics.
- Mental Health America (MHA): Provides mental health information, educational materials, screening tools, and resources for understanding and addressing mental health concerns.
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): Provides educational information about anxiety disorders, depression, related conditions, treatment options, and ways to find support.
- National Center for PTSD: Provides educational information about post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment options, research, and resources for individuals, families, and veterans.
- International OCD Foundation (IOCDF): Provides educational information about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), treatment options, research, and support resources. Visitors can also use its directory to find therapists, specialized treatment programs, and support groups.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): AFSP provides suicide-prevention education, information about risk factors and warning signs, community programs, and resources for individuals and families affected by suicide.
Finding Mental Health, Crisis, and Substance-Use Support
Managing fear and anxiety can sometimes require additional support. Finding the right resources can help people better understand their options and connect with appropriate assistance. These resources include information about professional mental health services, crisis support through the 988 Lifeline, addiction and substance-use assistance, and finding therapists and treatment programs.
Additional information is available for veterans, college students, and people living in rural communities who may have specific support needs. Find additional mental health resources.
Important Articles to Help Manage Fear
ManagingFear.com offers more than 80 practical articles covering different situations involving fear, anxiety, stress, and everyday challenges.
These articles discuss strategies and techniques that people can explore and apply in their daily lives.
Visit the Article Section and the Managing Fear Blog to explore additional articles and practical suggestions.
How Using Multiple Strategies Can Help You Manage Fear
There is no single approach that works for everyone or every situation involving fear and anxiety. Exploring different strategies can give people more options for responding to difficult thoughts, emotions, and everyday challenges. Having several techniques available also makes it easier to adjust when one approach isn’t helpful.
Learning and practicing different methods can help people better understand their individual needs, build confidence, and feel more prepared to handle challenging situations. Combining appropriate strategies provides additional ways to make progress. The goal is to develop a variety of practical tools rather than depend on just one method.
The Managing Fear Framework
I developed the Managing Fear Framework after more than 20 years of personal experience dealing with fear and anxiety. It brings together lessons I have learned and offers a practical, five-step approach to recognizing fears, exploring different techniques, and taking manageable steps forward.
The framework encourages people to understand their fears, consider different ways of responding, and reflect on what works best for their individual situations. Learn more about the Managing Fear Framework.
About Stan Popovich
Stan Popovich is the author of A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear and the creator of the Managing Fear Framework. He has more than 20 years of personal experience dealing with fear and anxiety and has written more than 80 practical articles offering strategies and techniques to help people manage these challenges.
