Anxiety

Everyone feels anxious at times; it’s our body’s way of keeping us alert. But it becomes an issue when worry or fear starts to interfere with your day-to-day life. Learn more about the different types of anxiety disorders, and how to manage your own levels of anxiety effectively. Get some more information about anxiety and the most common types of anxiety here.

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What is anxiety?

Worried about how anxious you feel? Learn about anxiety, what the symptoms are and what next steps you can take.

How to manage anxiety and stress

It’s totally normal to feel stressed or anxious from time to time, but there’s lots of things you can do to feel a bit better. Learn how to deal with anxiety here.

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How to get help for anxiety

Do you often get anxious? Is it starting to affect your life and relationships? Find out how to get help for anxiety online now with ReachOut.

Anxiety and depression support services

You don’t have to deal with depression or anxiety on your own. Find out where to seek more information on depression and anxiety.

School anxiety: how to cope if you're anxious about going to school

If you’ve been having a tough time and feel you can’t go to school because of it, you might be experiencing school refusal. Here’s how to cope with and find support for school refusal.

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Everything you need to know about panic attacks

Nearly 40 per cent of Australians will have a panic attack at least once in their life. Learn more about panic attacks and how to manage them.

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Study strong: Alex talks about anxiety and getting support

Wiradjuri and Wakka Wakka man Alex talks about finding support to manage his anxiety during Year 12.

How to help someone having a panic attack

Panic attacks can be scary at any age. Knowing how to help someone having a panic attack can make a huge difference. Gain some helpful tips here.

Ask a therapist: Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder

What is Social Anxiety Disorder? And what can you do about it? We asked clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga to answer your questions and to share her expert tips and advice.

6 ways to help a friend with depression or anxiety

Check out our tips for helping a friend with mental health concerns, but remember to look after yourself, too.

Georgia's story: What happens when you feel too anxious to go to school

In high school, Georgia experienced school refusal – which is when someone experiences severe distress or anxiety about school, and so refuses to attend. She shares what it was like, and how she and her family got through it together.

Generalised anxiety disorder

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) occurs when a person worries so excessively and uncontrollably that it starts to affect their life. Learn more about GAD.

Anxiety stories

Watch how Ben and Jasmine manage their anxiety and find ways to feel better.

What can you do if nothing is working?

It can be tricky to find the right kind of help for your mental health. If things aren't working, here are some next options you can consider.

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Practical ways to cope with climate anxiety

Hearing about climate change can be distressing. Here are some tips on how to cope.

What is agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterised by a fear of having a panic attack in a situation that is difficult to escape from or where help may not be available.

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How to deal with OCD

Check out how you can deal with OCD and the tools available to help manage it.

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4 things you might not know about OCD

OCD is a common, but often misunderstood, anxiety disorder. In this article, we talk about four things you might not know about this complex condition.

How to tell if you have a phobia

Read on to find out more about phobias and whether you might have one.

Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorders

Learn to look for the signs of acute stress and PTSD, and if you think you suffer from either, it’s probably a good idea to seek support from a mental health professional.