Everyone feels anxious from time to time.
But when anxious feelings don't go away, happen without any particular reason or make it hard to cope with daily life it may be the sign of an anxiety condition.
We all feel anxious sometimes, it’s a normal part of life.
But if your anxious feelings start to impact your quality of life and day-to-day functioning, it can be a sign of an anxiety condition.
There are many types of anxiety, with a range of signs and symptoms.
On this page we explain the common signs, symptoms and treatments of several types of anxiety.
There’s a wide range of evidence-based treatments for anxiety conditions.
On this page we focus on 6 treatments which have been proven to work by a lot of good-quality studies.
Like adults, children can experience mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression.
If you’re worried about your child’s moods or behaviours, the first step is taking time to observe what’s going on.
It’s common to feel unsure about how to talk to someone with anxiety, or to worry about saying the wrong thing.
We asked people who have experienced anxiety and depression to tell us what was most helpful to them.
Our qualified mental health counsellors are ready to listen to you any time of day or night. Get free, confidential telephone counselling (local call costs apply).
Over 50,000 posts in our online community discuss how people just like you manage and look after their mental health and wellbeing.
Looking for ongoing mental health services? We explain what different mental health professionals do and how to find one near you.
Reach out to these mental health helplines and support groups for mental health. They're free for everyone in Australia.
Explore mental health resources in easy English, simplified and traditional Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese and Punjabi.
Find support through fact sheets, videos, and helpful links.
We designed Beyond Blue PACE app to help you quickly and easily build daily habits that support your mental health.
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