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Panic Stop! - online program

Online program | By: Mental Health Online

In summary

  • About: helps adults 18 years and over with depression, low mood, motivation, anxiety and worry
  • Suitable for: Australian residents aged 18 and over
  • Cost: free
  • More information: Visit this page to enrol in this online program.

Panic Stop! Program contains a range of resources designed to help you manage panic and agoraphobia, increase understanding of panic attacks and panic disorder and learn the skills and strategies useful for managing panic. This program is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has been developed by psychologists and researchers from the National eTherapy Centre at Swinburne University.

If you reside in Australia, you can also sign up to their free Therapist Assist option to access 12 weeks of support from their therapists while you use the program.

The Panic Stop! program has 12 modules that you can do in your own time and have access to for 12 months. It provides information about Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia, and introduces skills and strategies that can help you to:

  • Identify the symptoms of Panic Disorder
  • Self-monitor your specific panic symptoms and mood
  • Gain control of physical reactions
  • Learn how to cope with, and reduce panic attacks
  • Learn relaxation techniques
  • Make lifestyle changes to improve your wellbeing

Panic Stop! Program

NOTE: This online program is provided by one of Healthdirect Australia's trusted information partners. Please consider if this online program is appropriate for your own individual circumstances. There may be costs to use the online program or it may be free. You may also be charged for data from your telecommunications provider. For 24-hour health advice call healthdirect - 1800 022 222 or if you need help now these emergency and crisis helplines can provide immediate support.

Last reviewed: March 2024

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