Signs of Anxiety in Children and Teenagers
Anxiety in children and teens is one of the most common mental health illnesses in Australia, not to mention one of the most debilitating. In 2015, around 6.9% of Australians aged 4-17 experienced an anxiety disorder. This is equivalent to 278,000 young people. Given that those in this age group often demonstrate a range of […]
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How to Help Someone Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety disorders have a profound impact on a person’s behaviour. People with anxiety often become inward focused, short-tempered, easily frightened, confused and discouraged. To get through this tough period in their lives, people dealing with anxiety need a support system. This support system may consist of friends, family and mental health workers like a psychologist. […]
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How to Deal with Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal reaction to situations where we are feeling stressed. However, when anxiety interferes in your work and personal life, then you are dealing with chronic anxiety. Chronic anxiety is hard to deal with because it’s the result of a lifelong pattern of thinking that we do subconsciously. The good news is that […]
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