Feeling restless

Restlessness may affect you mentally or physically. If depression or anxiety are causing you to feel restless, here are some tips that may help.

Read more

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.

Read more

Anxiety in children

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children, when it may be an anxiety disorder and how to help children with anxiety.

Read more

Anxiety in teenagers

Learn about how anxiety and anxiety disorders can affect teenagers. Find out more about the symptoms, treatment and how to get help for anxiety.

Read more

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.

Read more

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

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

Read more

Generalised Anxiety Program

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

Read more

Anxiety

If you have ongoing fears and worries that cause distress and stop you from doing things, you may have an anxiety disorder — find out more here.

Read more

Social anxiety disorder

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

Read more

Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety disorder commonly occurs among young children. However, it is now also recognised as a condition that can affect adults.

Read more

Anxiety and Depression Program

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

Read more

Anxiety medication

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

Read more

Beating Christmas stress and anxiety

The Christmas season is meant to be a time of joy, but for many people it can be a time of stress, anxiety, disappointment or loneliness.

Read more

Older people and mental health

Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness.

Read more

Diazepam

Diazepam is mainly used to treat people with anxiety. This page explains how it works, its risks and other treatment options available in its place.

Read more

Mental health disorders

Mental health disorder describes a wide range of disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Learn what to do when diagnosed.

Read more

Facing and overcoming fears

Facing your fears with gradual exposure can build your tolerance to the uncomfortable emotions, reduce anxiety and help you overcome the fears.

Read more

More Australians see their GP about mental health issues than about cold and flu

A survey has found that 65% of GPs see more patients for mental health than for any other issue. But are GPs the best port of call for depression and anxiety?

Read more

Phobias

Phobias are persistent, irrational fears. Learn more about phobias from trusted sources.

Read more

Excessive worry

Excessive worry is not a short-lived worry about a challenging situation, but is constant or out-of-proportion worrying about multiple areas of life.

Read more

Hypochondria

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

Read more

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is linked to panic disorder, and can impact a person's ability to work or socialise with friends and family.

Read more

Online therapy (eTherapy)

eTherapy, online counselling or online therapy refers to psychological support, therapy, education and assistance delivered via the internet or an online platform.

Read more

Sleep Ninja app

Sleep Ninja® is a free, evidence-based smartphone app shown to be effective in helping young people with sleep problems.

Read more

Nervous breakdown

A nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is a term sometimes used when a person is suffering mental distress and temporarily can’t function in everyday life.

Read more

Mental health helplines

Information about key groups that can help with mental health problems, including healthdirect partners and leading Australian health organisations.

Read more

Irritability and feeling on edge

Occasional irritability is normal, but if you feel unusually irritable or on edge all the time, it may be a symptom of a physical or mental health disorder.

Read more

Claustrophobia

People with claustrophobia feel anxious in enclosed spaces. If you’re claustrophobic, symptoms can feel overwhelming. Read on for treatment options

Read more

Mental health resources for me

Does something not feel quite right? Are you concerned with your own mental wellbeing?

Read more

Mindfulness

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

Read more