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Tom Skelton – Anxiety Support Group Facilitator

September 30, 2016 by Leanne Kelly


Attending  a support group for the first time is always going to be difficult, but for someone with an anxiety disorder, even just the logistics of getting there can be a challenge in itself.

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Lather, scrub, rinse, repeat.

July 22, 2016 by Leanne Kelly

Bé reluctantly steps into the bathroom. He feels overwhelmed. To him, the bathroom is untidy. Unclean. His chest tightens and he reminds himself to breathe.

He approaches the basin with caution. As warm water runs from the tap he puts soap onto his hands and begins to wash them. [Read more…]

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OCD, a Panel Discussion – OCD Awareness Week 2016

July 22, 2016 by Leanne Kelly

We all have unwanted, intrusive thoughts. A tiny smudge on the mirror that only you took notice? A picture hanging slightly askew that’s bothering you? A desire to have all of your pens neatly lined up? These are intrusive thoughts.

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What to do if you think you have an anxiety disorder?

July 22, 2016 by Leanne Kelly

One of the most difficult and confusing things about dealing with mental health issues is not knowing how to start getting help. Regardless of whether you, your friend, a work colleague, a classmate or a family member has noticed that something is not right – when it is time to ask for help you want to make sure you are going to the right people.

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In the Media

July 21, 2016 by Leanne Kelly

The media plays a crucial roll in creating more awareness, understanding and compassion about Anxiety Disorders and other mental illnesses.

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Anxiety Support Groups

Some of our groups are running face-to-face and some have moved online

Small Steps

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Our Small Steps seminars, designed to help parents and teachers identify and address anxiety disorders in children, are now available online.

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Anxiety Disorders Information Line
1300 794 992
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9.00 - 5.00pm

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