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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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