Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterised by persistent worry that impacts on day-to-day life.

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Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety is common in young children. Separation anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that can affect children and adults. Find out more.

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Anxiety in children

Anxiety in children can cause distress. Learn about symptoms of anxiety and anxiety disorders in children, and how to help a child with anxiety.

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Anxiety in teenagers

Anxiety and anxiety disorders can impact your teenager’s life. Find out more about the symptoms, treatment and how to help your teen with anxiety.

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Anxiety

If you have ongoing worries that cause distress and stop you from doing things, you may have an anxiety disorder. Find out about managing anxiety.

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Social anxiety disorder

Social anxiety or phobia is a fear of social situations. People with social phobia can feel anxiety and fear even over every day social outings.

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Generalised Anxiety Program

The Generalised Anxiety Program form This Way Up is an online program to learn practical strategies for managing persistent and hard-to-control worry and generalised anxiety

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Anxiety conditions

Anxiety can help us remain alert and be ready for challenges, but for 1 in 8 Australians, anxiety is a disorder that can impact everyday life.

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Excessive worry

We all have short bursts of worry about a hard situation, but excessive worry is constant or over-the-top and can concern multiple areas of life.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. It can cause unwanted thoughts and behaviours. Learn about OCD symptoms and treatment.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Explore symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Social Anxiety Program

The Social Anxiety Program from This Way Up helps lessen symptoms of social anxiety disorder plus teaches how to manage excessive shyness and fear of social situations.

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Anxiety and Depression Program

The Anxiety and Depression Program from This Way Up is an online program created to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Suitable for all ages. Learn more here.

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Can magnesium help to reduce anxiety?

Find out about the impact magnesium may have on anxiety symptoms and what you should consider before you take magnesium for anxiety.

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Hypochondria

People with hypochondria worry about their health, even when nothing is seriously wrong. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Women's health

Learn more about health topics that concern women and their families, such as menopause, breast cancer, endometriosis and pregnancy.

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Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is a fear of panicking in situations that aren’t easy to leave. It can impact your ability to work or socialise with friends and family.

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Phobias - an overview

Phobias are unreasonable fears of something social or specific. They usually respond to treatment. Learn about phobia types, diagnosis and support.

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WorryTime app

WorryTime by ReachOut.com gives people a place to store their daily worries. It is a free app that is suitable for ages 12+ and is available from the Apple App Store.

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Social Anxiety Online - online program

Social Anxiety online program from Mental Health Online is designed to help adults over 18 to learn and implement skills and strategies that help manage social anxiety and improve their overall mental health and wellbeing.

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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps a person to identify and change unhealthy or damaging thinking habits.

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Panic attacks and panic disorder

Panic attacks and panic disorders have distinct features that set them apart, read more to learn how to identify symptoms of each condition.

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Serotonin

Serotonin is a chemical messenger that affects wellbeing and happiness. Many antidepressants increase serotonin levels in the brain.

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Body dysmorphic disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder causes someone to feel shame or disgust with part of their body or appearance. Any body part can become its focus.

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Psychiatrists and psychologists

A psychiatrist is a doctor who has done extra medical training to become a specialist in mental health. Learn about what they do and how they can help you.

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Medicines for anxiety

There are many different types of medicines used to help treat anxiety. Find out more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.

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Bushfire health and safety

Bushfires have become a part of Australian life. Learn how to protect your health, prepare for a natural disaster, know which health conditions put you at greater risk, and how to cope emotionally.

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Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that can make it hard for you to sleep. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment for RLS.

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Mindfulness

Research shows that mindfulness – focusing on the present - can improve memory and reduce stress, and it's a skill that anyone can practise.

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Mental illness

In any year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Here is information on causes and symptoms of mental illness, and where to get help.

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