Understanding Anxiety

Information and support for Anxiety Disorders

Understanding Anxiety is a WayAhead program

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We are currently running our support groups online.

All face-to-face support groups have been cancelled until the end of June.

What is anxiety?

Learn what it means for your family, friends and yourself.

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How do I get help?

Read about support and treatment options available.

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Anxiety in children

Small Steps

Small Steps seminars are designed for primary school teachers and parents. We come to you to answer some of the most common questions. [Read more]

Big Questions about Childhood Anxiety

Hear from professionals as well as parents and teachers of children with anxiety disorders as well as a young adult with a lived experience. [Read more]

Anxiety in children expert

Professor Ron Rapee talks about anxiety in children, what to look out for, where to get help and the role parents can play in helping their children. [Read more]

Need help with anxiety but speak another language?

We have an Anxiety Fact Sheet translated into many of the different languages spoken in NSW from Amharic and Korean to Macedonian and Farsi.

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Are you looking for help?

We can help you locate mental health and anxiety support within NSW

Phone the WayAhead Anxiety Disorders Information Line

1300 794 992

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (you can leave a message after hours)

Email - You can email us at  info@wayahead.org.au and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Website - WayAhead Directory is a comprehensive online database of mental health and community services. Or you can just use the search bar on the right (below on mobile).

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"WayAhead Anxiety Support groups gave me the confidence and support to know I am not alone and now I facilitate my own groups to support others like me"

Luke

Get Support

Mental Health Support Line

1300 794 991

Anxiety Disorders Support Line

1300 794 992

5 days a week

9.00 - 5.00pm

Contact


Level 5, 80 William St Woolloomooloo NSW 2011

info@wayahead.org.au

Telephone: (02) 9339 6000

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