Anxiety disorders

We all experience stress in our daily lives, but sometimes it can become intense and debilitating. Anxiety disorders are characterised by excessive and persistent worry, fear, or nervousness that interferes with our usual functioning or ability to cope.

Types of anxiety disorders

generalised anxiety disorder (GAD): chronic, exaggerated worry about routine events
panic disorder: sudden, intense fear with physical symptoms like chest pain and dizziness
social anxiety disorder: intense fear of social situations due to fear of embarrassment or judgment
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): severe anxiety after exposure to a traumatic event
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions), and
specific phobias: extreme fear of a specific object or situation.

Get help for anxiety.

Although common, anxiety disorders are treatable with therapy, medication and lifestyle changes. Seeking help to understand the causes and symptoms can help you to lead a healthier life.

Symptoms of anxiety

excessive worry or fear
restlessness
difficulty concentrating
irritability
muscle tension
sleep disturbance, and
physical symptoms, such as sweating and a rapid heartbeat.

Causes and risk factors

Anxiety disorders can stem from genetic, environmental, psychological or developmental factors.

Common risk factors include:

family history of anxiety disorders
stressful or traumatic events
certain health conditions or medications, and
personality factors prone to stress or negative thinking.

How can Avive help?

Getting professional help for anxiety can dramatically improve your life.

Our anxiety and mood disorders programs provide flexible pathways and access to expert clinical teams and psychiatrists. Choose between our immersive inpatient program or supportive day patient program, complete with thorough discharge and aftercare planning.

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Anxiety disorders

We all experience stress in our daily lives, but sometimes it can become intense and debilitating. Anxiety disorders are characterised by excessive and persistent worry, fear, or nervousness that interferes with our usual functioning or ability to cope.

Get help for anxiety.

How can Avive help?

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