If fear is ruining your life, Dr. Phil suggests that you see a cognitive behaviorist. For more information about anxiety disorders and their treatment, you can contact the following organizations:
National Institute of Mental Health
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
http://www.adaa.org/
American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org/index.cfm
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/
National Anxiety Foundation
http://www.lexington-on-line.com/naf.html
Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy
305 7th Avenue, Suite 16A
New York, NY 10001
(212) 647-1890
Freedom From Fear
308 Seaview Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-1717
Phobics Anonymous
P.O. Box 1180
Palm Springs, C 92263
(760) 322-2673
National Mental Health Consumer's Self-Help Clearinghouse
(800) 553-4539
National Mental Health Association
(800) 969-6642
http://www.nmha.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(800) 950-6264
