Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety disorder commonly occurs among younger children as part of growing up. However it is now also recognised as a condition that can affect adults too, usually alongside other anxiety disorders.

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Anxiety

People with anxiety disorders may be unable to stop worrying about seemingly unimportant things, and perceive situations as being worse than they are.

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Anxiety in teenagers

Anxiety disorder can be especially serious for teenagers as they are still developing. Learn more about how anxiety can affect teenagers and how to get help.

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Anxiety symptoms

Anxiety symptoms may be physical or emotional. Find out more about what can trigger an anxiety attack and when you need to seek help from a professional.

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Anxiety in children

Anxiety is a normal part of life that can sometimes affect children. Learn more about the signs of anxiety in children and how to help them.

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Excessive worry

You may have a genuine worry or problem making you anxious. But there could be a problem if you are stressing out over the little things in life.

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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.

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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 everyday social outings.

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Phobias

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

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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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Breathe

Breathe by ReachOut.com is a free app designed to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. It's suitable for all ages and available from the Apple Store.

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Mental health conditions

Mental health conditions broadly refers to many conditions, including mood disorders, eating disorders and anxiety conditions.

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Anxiety attack and panic attack

'Anxiety attack' is not a recognised medical term and can mean different things to different people. Learn about anxiety and panic attacks and where to get help.

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Overcoming Social Phobia

Overcoming Social Phobia helps lessen symptoms of social anxiety disorder and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple iOS Store for $59.99.

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Psychosomatic disorders

Links to articles about psychosomatic disorders.

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Mastering Generalised Anxiety

Mastering Generalised Anxiety helps lessen feelings of worry and generalised anxiety. It can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

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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.

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WorryTime

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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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Someone with PTSD experiences long-term fear, anxiety and memories of trauma that interfere with their ability to function. Here are symptoms, causes and treatment for PTSD.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

For people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), unwanted negative thoughts can be constant and can start to take control of their lives. Read more about OCD causes and diagnosis.

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Nervous breakdown

A nervous breakdown is a general term that is often used conversationally to describe someone who is obviously not coping with stress, worry or anxiety, and it has got out of hand. Find out more about signs and symptoms and recovery.

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Claustrophobia

People with claustrophobia feel anxious and panic in an enclosed space. The physical and mental symptoms can be overwhelming and can include heart palpitations, dizziness or a fear of losing control.

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Types of mental illness

There are nearly 300 mental disorders listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). This is a handbook used by health professionals to help identify and diagnose mental illness.

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Mental health resources for me

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

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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

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

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Serotonin

Serotonin is a chemical substance that controls wellbeing and happiness. Not having enough serotonin is thought to contribute to depression. Learn more here, including how serotonin levels can be adjusted.

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Recovery from a nervous breakdown

Full recovery is possible following a nervous breakdown. Learning some simple relaxation techniques can help to keep your stress levels and make it easier to cope when life gets tough.

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Lightheadedness

Lightheadedness is common in older adults and usually improves if you drink some water and lie down. But it can also be a symptom of something more serious.

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Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is a normal sleeping state which prevents you acting out your dreams. Find out about its causes, and preventative measures.

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Psychiatrists and psychiatry

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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