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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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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.

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Separation anxiety

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Medicines for anxiety

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

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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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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

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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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