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Amanda Whitehouse, PhD · Podcast, weekly
Psychologist Dr. Amanda Whitehouse on the emotional side of food allergies: anxiety, trauma, coping during treatment and confidence with epinephrine, with patients, parents and clinicians.
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia · Guide
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia on anxiety for parents, young people and adults: when worry is helpful, when it gets in the way of daily life, and where to find support.
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) · Resource hub
FAACT's mental health hub with pages on anxiety, depression, PTSD and disordered eating linked to food allergy, talking to parents about mental health, and signs it is time to seek help.
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia · Guide
For parents managing their own worry about a child's allergy: signs anxiety is becoming unhelpful, quick self-care and grounding exercises, and where to get professional support.
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Food Allergy Immunotherapy (FAIT) Program · Resource page with screening questionnaire
BC Children's Hospital resources for parents' food allergy anxiety, including the IMPAACT screening questionnaire, a guide to support options and its Thriving Families program for clinic families.
Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC (The Food Allergy Counselor) · Article
A licensed therapist explains the difference between helpful and unhelpful food allergy anxiety, with five practical strategies and when to look for a food allergy-informed therapist.
National Allergy Council (ASCIA and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia), ALLERGY 250K · Guide for teens
Written for teens: managing allergy anxiety by building confidence, asking about food, telling friends and keeping safe snacks handy, plus Australian youth helplines for extra support.
Anaphylaxis UK · Guide
Anaphylaxis UK on the emotional load of living with serious allergy, with coping strategies such as breathing and mindfulness, information on CBT, and printable power cards for kids.
Psychologist and host, Don't Feed the Fear · Podcast, blog and Instagram
US psychologist focused on food allergy anxiety. Hosts the weekly Don't Feed the Fear podcast with allergists, parents and advocates on coping, treatment and confidence.
Dr. Payel Gupta and Kortney · Podcast, weekly
An allergist and a co-host who lives with food allergies explain allergy, asthma and eczema in plain language. Food allergy episodes cover testing, anaphylaxis, school, anxiety and treatment.
Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC · Blog, podcast and Instagram
A licensed therapist and food allergy parent writes, posts and podcasts about food allergy anxiety, coping with uncertainty, and parenting kids and teens with food allergies.
FAACT (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team), hosted by Caroline Moassessi · Podcast, weekly
Weekly interviews from FAACT on living with food allergies at every age: school, college, travel, epinephrine, burnout and research news, with advocates, clinicians and families.
Mia Silverman (Allergies with Mia) · Podcast, every two to four weeks
Advocate Mia Silverman talks with psychologists, researchers and clinicians about the emotional, social and mental health side of living with food allergies, for individuals and families.
Therapist (LCSW), The Food Allergy Therapist · Instagram
US therapist who posts as The Food Allergy Therapist, busting myths and answering questions about anxiety, reactions and the emotional side of food allergies.
Scott H. Sicherer, MD · Book, 2022
An allergist covers prevention, testing, emergencies, allergen avoidance, nutrition, anxiety and newer treatments for all ages, with emergency action plans and cross-contamination checklists.
Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, and Sloan Barnett · Book, 2020 (paperback 2023)
Stanford researcher Kari Nadeau and parent Sloan Barnett explain food allergy science, including immunotherapy and prevention, and how families can find care and cope with stress. Spanish edition too.
Food Allergy Canada Youth Advisory Panel · Guidebook (e-book), 2015
Written by teens with food allergies on Food Allergy Canada's Youth Advisory Panel: real stories and tips on dating, dining out, travel, anxiety and confidence. Low-cost e-book or free flipbook.
Food Allergy Canada · Online, eight weekly one-hour group sessions
Free online peer mentorship for kids with food allergy, ages 7 to 11 (Allergy Pals) and 12 to 15 (Allergy Allies), led by trained older mentors with a youth program coordinator.
Food Allergy Canada · Directory of local community groups
Directory of local food allergy support groups in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a starter kit if there is no group near you.
Academy of Food Allergy Counseling · Directory
Searchable directory of food allergy-informed therapists, filterable by client age, location (US, Canada or UK), session type and payment options, including telehealth.
Food Allergy Canada · Guidebook, videos and programs
Teen resources including a guidebook written by youth with food allergy (free to read online as a flipbook) that covers frustration, anxiety and confidence, plus short videos and youth programs.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), funded by the Government of Canada · Crisis line, call or text 988
Canada's national suicide crisis helpline. Call or text 988 any time, 24/7, to reach a crisis responder, whether you are struggling yourself or worried about someone else.
Allergies Québec · Balado (French), 9 episodes
French-language podcast (balado) from Allergies Québec: epinephrine auto-injector myths and fears, oral immunotherapy, cross-contamination, 'may contain' labels, rights and anxiety.
Katrina Jorgensen · Cookbook for kids, 2017
Cookbook for kids from the Allergy Aware Cookbooks series: breakfasts, snacks, sides, mains and desserts that avoid the top 8 allergens wherever possible.
Anaphylaxis UK · Podcast, about monthly
Anaphylaxis UK's podcast on living with serious allergies. Experts cover topics such as safer schools, weaning, immunotherapy, young adult life and the emotional impact of allergies.
Non-profit, education, advocacy and events
US non-profit with food allergy education, school and civil rights advocacy resources, behavioural health resources, a teen retreat and Camp TAG for kids.
International FPIES Association (I-FPIES) · Podcast, two-part episodes about monthly
From the International FPIES Association: real stories and clinical science about FPIES, a non-IgE food allergy, with parents, patients, clinicians and researchers.
Lisa Horne of Food Allergy P.I. · Podcast, every few months
Veteran allergy parent Lisa Horne interviews professionals, advocates and people with food allergies about safety, diagnosis, mental health, dining, travel and advocacy.
Lindsay Schultz · Podcast, occasional episodes
Lindsay Schultz shares stories and interviews about living well with food allergies: eating out, hosting, growing independence and teen perspectives. New episodes are occasional.
Ruth Holroyd · Blog, occasional posts
UK blog by Ruth Holroyd, an adult with multiple allergies and author of a book on anaphylaxis: living with food allergies and anaphylaxis, eating out, eczema and asthma.
Allergy Life Australia · Podcast, occasional episodes
From the national nonprofit Allergy Life Australia: personal stories from allergy parents and young adults, plus conversations about well-being and living with allergies in Australia.
Dr Karen Murphy · Podcast, monthly (11 episodes so far)
UK podcast hosted by Dr Karen Murphy: conversations with allergy experts about supporting families, new developments in food allergy care and the psychological impact of allergies.
Clinical psychologist and creator · Blog, Instagram and TikTok
Blog and community for young adults with severe food allergies, run by a clinical psychologist. Covers self-advocacy, mental health and accessibility, plus a peer group, The Hivey League.
Advocate and creator, Allergies With Mia · TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and podcast
Creator and psychology grad student who shares daily life with food allergies, from dining out and flying to self-advocacy. Hosts The Food Allergy Brain, a podcast on mental health.
British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) · Public guide (digital and print) and website
Public guide and website from the UK allergy specialists' society, with articles by clinicians and patient groups on food allergy, anaphylaxis, school, travel, eczema, asthma and more.
Study · Journal of pediatric nursing · Sep 29
Küçük F, Eryılmaz Aydın SE, Başkaya E
Objectives: This study examined the relationship between e-healthy nutrition literacy, maternal feeding attitudes, and anxiety levels in mothers of children with food allergies.
Episode · Anaphylaxis UK: Let's Talk About Allergies · Oct 7
50 min
Living with allergies goes far beyond the physical symptoms. The unseen burden - constant hyper-vigilance, endless label checks, second-guessing social situations, and the strain placed on families - can feel overwhelming.
Blog post · Canadian FAIT Foundation · Jul 8
Dr. Soller was recently interviewed on "The Allergy Anxiety Podcast" with Dr. Amanda Whitehouse. Listen to their discussion about the food allergy research that Dr.
Episode · Serene - The Allergy Podcast · Oct 9, 2025
45 min
In this episode of Serene, I'm joined by Tamara Hubbard, "The Food Allergy Counselor," for an open and supportive conversation about the emotional side of living with food allergies.
Episode · The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology · Oct 8
43 min
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic condition that causes attacks of swelling in the skin, the belly, and sometimes the throat. Because it looks like an allergic reaction, it is often missed for years. Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta are joined by Dr.
Study · International archives of allergy and immunology · Oct 8
Ozturk Aykac M, Sari E, Yilmaz O
Background Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used in children, but NSAID hypersensitivity (NSAID-H) presents a heterogeneous clinical profile.
Observational study · Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · Oct 8
Kefford J, Ward EC, Packer RL, et al.
Background: Research is limited regarding the intersection between Immunoglobulin-E (IgE)-mediated food allergies and paediatric feeding Disorder (PFD). The impact on caregivers managing a child with both conditions also remains poorly understood.
Review · European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · Oct 4
Borch NB, González PS, Del Pozo RV, et al.
Background: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is increasingly recognized as a complex paediatric feeding and eating disorder associated with significant medical and psychiatric burden.
Study · Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · Oct 3
Comberiati P, Barni S, Miccoli M, et al.
Background: Food allergy (FA) may substantially impair quality of life (QoL) in affected children and their families. Reliable and culturally adapted tools are needed to assess this burden.
Blog post · Equal Eats Blog · Sep 29
Making Gluten-Free Travel Feel Possible: An Interview with Ellen Nestorick of Gluten-Free Vacations For travelers with celiac disease or other dietary restrictions, planning a vacation can involve a lot more than choosing a destination and booking a hotel.
Study · Cellular and molecular gastroenterology and hepatology · Sep 30
Clough KM, Gomez-Martinez I, Cannon G, et al.
Background and aims: A growing body of evidence links intestinal epithelial cell barrier dysfunction to the development of food allergies. We previously showed that the peanut allergy-susceptible CC027 mouse has increased intestinal permeability.
Episode · The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology · Sep 17
27 min
Mast cell disorders can feel confusing, especially with so much information floating around online and on social media. In this episode, we cut to the chase and tackle the most common mast cell disorder FAQs, straight from the community. Dr.
Review · Nutrients · Sep 18
Arraf T, Chahuán J, Bertin L, et al.
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune-mediated, non-IgE-mediated food allergy and a leading cause of dysphagia and food impaction in adults, with rising prevalence worldwide.
Blog post · Canadian FAIT Foundation · Jun 13
Isabella Babicki-Moore lives with severe anaphylactic allergies to nearly all nuts, along with kiwi and mango, the kind of allergies that bring a serious risk to every school lunch, every restaurant menu, every birthday party and family celebration.
Case report · Annals of pediatric cardiology · Sep 8
Reddy MN, Keerthy R, Gudipati RB, et al.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a reversible stress-induced myocardial syndrome characterized by transient left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in the absence of coronary artery disease. Pediatric cases are rare, especially in infants and toddlers.
Case report · Respiratory medicine case reports · Sep 8
Shalchi Z, Ghalandari N, Shams Shafigh B
Hydatid disease (cystic echinococcosis), caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a zoonotic infection that can involve the lungs, particularly in endemic regions.
Case report · Cureus · Sep 6
Zidouh R, Abbi S, Iskandar S, et al.
Kounis syndrome is an acute coronary syndrome triggered by an allergic or anaphylactic reaction.
Case report · Frontiers in allergy · Sep 4
Liu J, Yan W, Liu J, et al.
Recombinant humanized type III collagen is widely used in facial rejuvenation due to its excellent biocompatibility and overall favorable safety profile; however, severe systemic hypersensitivity reactions are exceedingly rare.
Blog post · Anaphylaxis UK · Aug 25
What should you do if someone has anaphylaxis? We are often asked this on our helpline by people with allergies, as well as parents, friends, family members and members of the public. Recognising the signs and acting quickly can be lifesaving.
Blog post · Anaphylaxis UK · Aug 13
An immunotherapy treatment for house dust mite allergy has been made available through the NHS in Scotland.
Blog post · Anaphylaxis UK · Aug 4
19-year-old Andrew is preparing to take on one of China’s most remote peaks in an extraordinary expedition that could make him the first recorded British climber to reach its summit, all while raising funds and awareness for two causes close to his heart.
Review · Immunology and allergy clinics of North America · Aug 5
Benson K, Mikhail I
Children with food allergy (FA) and their families are vulnerable to maladaptive coping patterns to managing their FA, often characterized by excessive avoidance and distress.
Blog post · NNMG Food Allergic Families · Feb 7
Guest Blog by Abigail Bruno: Organic Bread of Heaven’s first roots began in 2005 when our family owned a small health food store to help the people of Gary, IN. Mom had always been asked for her awesome fresh bread, and we started a small bakery in the store.
Blog post · The Food Allergy Counselor · Jan 2
New food allergy-focused Psychology Today blog from licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC (also known as The Food Allergy Counselor)!
Study · Skin health and disease · Jul 3
Corejova D, Pope C, Joyce K, et al.
Background: Food allergy may contribute to eczema, but there is variability in the use of tests to investigate this, and uncertainty about possible benefits or harms.
