Below you will find book recommendations about anxiety and related disorders. Thank you to Dr. Martin Antony for compiling this list and allowing its reproduction here.
Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2004). 10 simple solutions to panic: How to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms, and reclaim your life. New Harbinger Publications
Barlow, D.H., & Craske, M.G. (2007). Mastery of your anxiety and panic (4th ed.; workbook). Oxford University Press
Craske, M.G., & Barlow, D.H. (2000). Mastery of your anxiety and panic, third edition (MAP 3) (client workbook and client workbook for agoraphobia). Oxford University Press
Pollard, C.A., & Zuercher-White, E. (2003). The agoraphobia workbook: A comprehensive program to end your fear of symptom attacks. New Harbinger
Wilson, R. (2009). Don’t panic: Taking control of anxiety attacks (3rd ed.). HarperCollins
Zuercher-White, E. (1997). An end to panic: Breakthrough techniques for overcoming panic disorder (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
Zuercher-White, E. (1999). Overcoming panic disorder and agoraphobia (client manual). New Harbinger Publications
Specific Phobias
Antony, M.M., Craske, M.G., & Barlow, D.H. (2006). Mastering your fears and phobias (client workbook) (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press
Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2005). Overcoming animal and insect phobias: How to conquer fear of dogs, snakes, rodents, bees, spiders, and more. New Harbinger Publications
Antony, M.M., & Watling, M. (2006). Overcoming medical phobias: How to conquer fear of blood, needles, doctors, and dentists. New Harbinger Publications
Brown, D. (1996). Flying without fear. New Harbinger Publications
Carbonell, D. (2017). Fear of flying workbook: Overcome your anticipatory anxiety and develop skills for flying with confidence. Ulysses Press
Triffitt, J. (2003). Back in the driver’s seat: Understanding, challenging, and managing fear of driving. Tasmania, Australia: Dr. Jacqui Triffitt (www.backinthedriversseat.com.au)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Antony, M.M. (2004). 10 simple solutions to shyness: How to overcome shyness, social anxiety, and fear of public speaking. New Harbinger Publications
Antony, M.M., & Swinson, R.P. (2017). The shyness and social anxiety workbook: Proven, step-by-step techniques for overcoming your fear (3rd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
Butler, G. (2016). Overcoming social anxiety and shyness: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques (2nd ed.). Little, Brown Book Group
Fleming, J.E., & Kocovski, N.L. (2013). The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for social anxiety and shyness: Using acceptance and commitment therapy to free yourself from fear and reclaim your life. New Harbinger Publications
Hope, D.A., Heimberg, R.G., Juster, H.R., & Turk, C.L. (2000). Managing social anxiety. Oxford University Press
Monarth, H., & Kase, L. (2007). The confident speaker: Beat your nerves and communicate at your best in any situation. McGraw-Hill
Soifer, S., Zgourides, G.D., Himle, J., & Pickering, N.L. (2001). Shy bladder syndrome: Your step-by-step guide to overcoming paruresis. New Harbinger Publications
Stein, M.B., & Walker, J.R. (2001). Triumph over shyness: Conquering shyness and social anxiety. McGraw Hill
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Abramowitz, J.S. (2021). The family guide to getting over OCD: Reclaim your life and help your loved one. Guilford Press
Abramowitz, J.S. (2018). Getting over OCD: A 10-step workbook for taking back your life (2nd ed.). Guilford Press
Baer, L. (2012). Getting control: Overcoming your obsessions and compulsions, (3rd ed.). Plume
Carmin, C. (2009). Obsessive-compulsive disorder demystified: An essential guide for understanding and living with OCD. Lifelong Books
Challacombe, F., Oldfield, V.B., & Salkovskis, P. (2011). Break free from OCD: Overcoming obsessive compulsive disorder with CBT. Vermilion
Foa, E.B., & Kozak, M.J. (1997). Mastery of your obsessive compulsive disorder, client workbook. Oxford University Press.
Foa, E.B., & Wilson, R. (2001). Stop obsessing! How to overcome your obsessions and compulsions, (Rev. ed.). Bantam Books
Grayson, J. (2004). Freedom from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A personalized recovery program for living with uncertainty. Berkley Publishing Group
Hershfield, J. (2018). Overcoming harm OCD: Mindfulness and CBT tools for coping with unwanted violent thoughts. New Harbinger Publications
Hershfield, J., & Corboy, T. (2020). The mindfulness workbook for OCD: A guide to overcoming obsessions and compulsions using mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
Hyman, B.M., & Pedrick, C. (2005). The OCD workbook: Your guide to breaking free from obsessive-compulsive disorder (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
Munford, P.R. (2004). Overcoming compulsive checking: Free your mind from OCD. New Harbinger Publications
Munford, P.R. (2005). Overcoming compulsive washing: Free your mind from OCD. New Harbinger Publications
Penzel, F. (2000). Obsessive-compulsive disorders: A complete guide to getting well and staying well. Oxford
Purdon, C., & Clark, D.A. (2005). Overcoming obsessive thoughts: How to gain control of your OCD. New Harbinger Publications
Seif, M.N., & Winston, S.M. (2019). Needing to know for sure: A CBT-based guide to overcoming compulsive checking and reassurance seeking. New Harbinger Publications
Winston, S.M., & Seif, M.N. (2017). Overcoming unwanted intrusive thoughts: A CBT based guide to getting over frightening obsessive, or disturbing thoughts. New Harbinger Publications
Yadin, E., Foa, E.B., & Lichner, T.K. (2012). Treating your OCD with exposure and response (ritual) prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder, workbook (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Back, S.E., Foa, E.B., et al. (2014). Concurrent treatment for PTSD and substance use disorders with prolonged exposure (COPE) (patient workbook). Oxford University Press
Follette, V.M., & Pistorello, J. (2007). Finding life beyond trauma: Using acceptance and commitment therapy to heal from post-traumatic stress and trauma-related problems. New Harbinger Publications
Hickling, E.J., & Blanchard, E.B. (2006). Overcoming the trauma of your motor vehicle accident: A cognitive-behavioral treatment program (workbook). Oxford University Press
Matsakis, A. (1996). I can’t get over it: A handbook for trauma survivors, Second Edition. New Harbinger Publications
Rothbaum, B.O., Foa, E.B., Hembree, E.A., & Rauch, S.A.M. (2019). Reclaiming your life from a traumatic experience (workbook; 2nd ed.). Oxford University Press
Tull, M.T., Gratz, K.L., & Chapman, A.L. (2016). Cognitive-behavioral coping skills workbook for PTSD: Overcome fear and anxiety and reclaim your life. New Harbinger Publications
Williams, M.B., & Poijula, S. (2016). The PTSD workbook: Simple, effective techniques for overcoming traumatic stress symptoms (3rd ed). New Harbinger Publications
Anxiety Disorders in Children
Alter, R., & Clarke, C. (2016). The anxiety workbook for kids: Take charge of fears & worries using the gift of imagination. New Harbinger Publications
Brozovich, R., & Chase, L. (2008). Say goodbye to being shy: A workbook to help kids overcome shyness. Instant Help Books
Crist, J.J. (2004). What to do when you’re scared & worried: A guide for kids. Free Spirit
Ehrenreich-May, J., Kennedy, S.M., Sherman, J.A., Bennett, S.M., & Barlow, D.H. (2018). Unified protocols for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents (workbook). Oxford University Press
Ehrenreich-May, J., Kennedy, S.M., Sherman, J.A., Bilek, E.L., & Barlow, D.H. (2018). Unified protocols for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in children (workbook). Oxford University Press
Fitzgibbons, L., & Pedrick, C. (2003). Helping your child with OCD. New Harbinger Publications
Hazlett-Stevens, H. (2005). Women who worry too much: How to stop worry & anxiety from running relationships, work, & fun. New Harbinger Publications
Khanna, M.S., & Ledley, D.R. (2018). The worry workbook for kids: Helping children to overcome anxiety and the fear of uncertainty. New Harbinger Publications
Manassis, K. (1996). Keys to parenting your anxious child. Barons Educational Series
McHolm, A.E., Cunningham, C.E., & Vanier, M.K. (2005). Helping your child with selective mutism: Practical steps to overcome a fear of speaking. New Harbinger
Piacentini, J., Langley, A., & Roblek, T. (2007). It’s only a false alarm (workbook). Oxford University Press
Rapee, R.M., Spence, S.H., Cobham, V., & Wignall, A. (2000). Helping your anxious child: A step-by-step guide for parents. New Harbinger Publications
Tompkins, M.A., & Martinez, K. (2010). My anxious mind: A teen’s guide to managing anxiety and panic. Magination Press
Wagner, A.P. (2000). Up and down the worry hill. Lighthouse Press
Wagner, A.P. (2002). What to do when your child had obsessive-compulsive disorder: Strategies and solutions. Lighthouse Press
Wagner, A.P. (2002). Worried no more: Help and hope for anxious children. Lighthouse Press
Waltz, M. (2000). Obsessive compulsive disorder: Help for children and adolescents. O’Reilly and Associates
General Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and Related Topics
Abramowitz, J.S. (2012). The stress less workbook: Simple strategies to relieve pressure, manage commitments, and minimize conflicts. Guilford Press
Antony, M.M., & Swinson, R.P. (1998). When perfect isn’t good enough: Strategies for coping with perfectionism. New Harbinger Publications
Asmundson, G.J.G., & Taylor, S. (2005). It’s not all in your head: How worrying about your health could be making you sick – and what you can do about it. Guilford Publications
Bieling, P.J., & Antony, M.M. (2003). Ending the depression cycle: A step-by-step guide for preventing relapse. New Harbinger Publications
Bourne, E.J. (2020). The anxiety and phobia workbook (7th ed.). New Harbinger Publications
Bourne, E.J. (2003). Coping with anxiety: 10 simple ways to relieve anxiety, fear & worry. New Harbinger Publications
Burns, D.D. (1999). The feeling good handbook (Rev. ed.). Plume
Claiborn, J., & Pedrick, C. (2001). The habit change workbook: How to break bad habits and form good ones. New Harbinger
Claiborn, J., & Pedrick, C. (2002). The BDD workbook: Overcome body dysmorphic disorder and end body image obsessions. New Harbinger
Clark, D.A., & Beck, A.T. (2012). The anxiety and worry workbook: The cognitive behavioral solution. Guilford Press
Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., & McKay, M. (2000). The relaxation and stress reduction workbook, fifth edition. New Harbinger Publications
Forsyth, J.P., & Eifert, G.H. (2016). The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety: A guide to breaking free from anxiety, phobias, and worry using acceptance and commitment therapy (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
Goudey, P. (2000). The unofficial guide to beating stress. IDG Books
Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C.A. (1995). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think. Guilford Publications
Hazlett-Stevens, H. (2005). Women who worry too much: How to stop worry and anxiety from ruining relationships, work, & fun. New Harbinger
Hofmann, S.G. (2020). The anxiety skills workbook: Simple CBT and mindfulness strategies for overcoming anxiety, fear, and worry. New Harbinger Publications
Johnson, S. (1997). Taking the anxiety out of tests: A step-by-step guide. New Harbinger Publications
Keuthen, N.J., Stein, D.J., & Christenson, G.A. (2001). Help for hair pullers: Understanding and coping with trichotillomania. New Harbinger
Leahy, R. L. (2005). The worry cure: Seven steps to stop worry from stopping you. Harmony
McKay, M., Davis, M, & Fanning, P. (1995). Messages: The communications skills book, second edition. New Harbinger Publications
McKay, M., Davis, M., & Fanning, P. (1997). Thoughts and feelings: Taking control of your moods and your life (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
Norton, P.J., & Antony, M.M. (2021). The anti-anxiety program: A workbook of proven strategies to overcome worry, panic, and phobias. Guilford Press
Orsillo, S.M., & Roemer, L. (2011). A mindful way through anxiety: Break free from chronic worry and reclaim your life. Guilford Press
Orsillo, S.M., & Roemer, L. (2016). Worry less, live more: The mindful way through anxiety workbook. Guilford Press
Otto, M.W., & Smits, J.A.J. (2009). Exercise for mood and anxiety disorders (workbook). Oxford University Press
Otto, M.W., & Smits, J.A.J. (2011). Exercise for mood and anxiety disorders: Proven strategies for overcoming depression and enhancing well-being. Oxford University Press
Penzel, F. (2003). The hair pulling problem: A complete guide to trichotillomania. Oxford University Press
Phillips, K.A. (1996). The broken mirror: Understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder. Oxford University Press