25/11/2021
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in Australia.
Everyone feels anxious and experiences worry and stress from time to time.
Anxiety can be a natural reaction to a stressful situation such as an upcoming job interview or feeling overwhelmed about finances or chores.
Everyday anxiety is typically manageable and short-lived. Anxiety can even be essential to our survival, such as if you saw a growling dog approaching you, you may sense danger and cross the road to avoid the dog. This is called the ‘flight, fight or freeze’ response and is a normal anxiety reaction which triggers you to respond to danger.
In this article by psychologist Paulina Argitis, you'll learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for anxiety:
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in Australia. Everyone feels anxious and experiences worry and stress from time to time. Anxiety can be a natural reaction to a stressful situation such as an upcoming job interview or feeling overwhelmed about finances or chores.
