Anxiety

Feeling anxious or stressed occasionally is perfectly normal. But sometimes, these feelings become overwhelming and persistent, impacting daily life. This is when anxiety takes hold.

Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia, affecting around one in four people.

Symptoms of anxiety can include:

Excessive worry or fear
Restlessness or feeling on edge
Irritability
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Muscle tension
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
Panic attacks (in some cases)

Specialised group therapy programs provide an opportunity for people to learn more about their illness and develop coping skills to better manage their lives.

These programs aim to have the patient become aware of the relationship between thoughts, feelings and bodily reactions and behavioural responses to these.

They will learn through psychological skills and strategies to better manage the discomfort and distress associated with anxiety.