Understanding Anxiety

Information and support for Anxiety Disorders

Understanding Anxiety is a WayAhead program

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Understanding Anxiety

More than 2 in every 5 people have experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life. Anxiety is the most common disorder reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2020/21). Understanding Anxiety is a program of initiatives by WayAhead to raise awareness and provide education and support. Below, find out more about anxiety and how to seek help.

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Let’s talk about Anxiety Forums  

Anxiety forums are free forums aimed to inform and increase awareness, knowledge and access to services in your local community. The forum will be tailed to the current needs of your community providing education around all anxiety disorders as well as share lived experience stories of someone with anxiety as well as careers.  

Small Steps

Small Steps  

Small steps are a primary based program delivered to parents and teachers to increase education around anxiety in children. The aim of the program is to have the awareness to detect the onset of anxiety early and provide children and their support network the skills to decrease the impacts of anxiety on this child's progression.  

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Support groups 

Join a support group in your local area to share personal experiences in a safe and informational environment.

Facilitators

We are always looking to train new facilitators to bring support across NSW. Here you will find out when the next training course will be held.  

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If you would like to join one of our online groups please register below.

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.

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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Anxiety Disorders Information Line
1300 794 992
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9.00 - 5.00pm

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