Anxiety Management

For people who have an anxiety disorder or are at risk of developing an anxiety disorder.

Everyone feels anxious from time to time, but if worry and anxiety is taking over your life, it may be due to an anxiety disorder. The great news is that, just like other health conditions, anxiety disorders can be treated, and there are many things you can do every day to feel better and to help manage your anxiety, so you can get on with your life.

Of course, we’re not here to replace your doctor or psychologist or their advice. Rather we aim to give you extra information to help you work effectively with all your health professionals so you can begin to recover as soon as possible.

If you are currently taking anti-anxiety medication or receiving counselling, please continue to follow the advice of your mental health professional and adhere to your treatment plan. And if at any stage you develop or experience suicidal thoughts, please see your doctor, call a help line or attend a hospital emergency department promptly.

Objectives
Program Overview

This program can help you:

Learn about common anxiety disorders and their symptoms
Identify the factors that may trigger your anxious thoughts and physical reactions
Understand how healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce and manage anxiety
Practice proven techniques for coping more effectively with anxiety
Build your resilience so you’re equipped for when things are difficult or challenging.

Module	Theme	Key Information
1	Living With Anxiety	What is normal anxiety? How does unhelpful anxiety arise? What are the treatment options for managing anxiety?
2	Healthy Lifestyle & Stress Reduction Tips	The importance of good 'sleep hygiene' How caffeine, alcohol and other drugs affect anxiety Importance of regular physical activity Stress management
3	Instant Calm	Slow-breathing exercise to manage anxiety symptoms Progressive muscle relaxation Quick tips for relaxation on the go
4	Managing Anxious Thoughts 1	Excessive worry and negative throught patterns The link between situations, thoughts, feelings and actions
5	Managing Anxious Thoughts 2	Challenging anxious thoughts using cognitive therapy Thought diaries for monitoring progress
6	Getting Back Out There	Overcoming avoidance to regain your lifestyle
7	Structured Problem Solving	It's not just an anxious thought - there's a problem here! Using a structured process for solving problems as an alternative to worrying Goal planning
8	Other Anxiety Management Skills	Coping statements and scripted thought challenges Mindfulness Attention focusing Summary of anxiety management strategies
9	Embracing Recovery	Watch out for depression Changing relationships Activity planning
10	From Strength To Strength	Maintaining positive changes Dealing with setbacks Relapse prevention

Practical information

Our programs present key medical research on managing anxiety summarised into practical tips and strategies you can use every day.

Overseen by medical experts

All material in our programs is approved and overseen by medical practitioners and updated periodically to reflect current official health guidelines.

Step-by-step

Learning about a complex health condition takes time. So does making lasting changes to your habits. Our programs are delivered in modules that provide manageable amounts of information as well as activities that you can incorporate into your lifestyle easily and gradually.

Available online whenever you are

You can log into Anxiety Management any time you’re online. Once you’ve completed the program, the modules and articles remain available should you ever want to review any of the information or share it.

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