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.

Contact us today to learn more about how Avive can help you manage anxiety and improve your life.

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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?

Avive provides integrated mental health care designed for anxiety disorders – compassionate, trauma-informed and clinically led.

  • Comprehensive assessment – psychiatric review, medication reconciliation and deprescribing plans, physical and cognitive screening, and risk assessment
  • Foundations inpatient care – usually a 21-day stay to stabilise mood, optimise medications, improve sleep and energy, and build practical coping skills
  • Day programs – 8–12 weeks, small-group therapy one half-day per week to consolidate skills and maintain progress after discharge
  • Assisted therapies – where clinically appropriate, we consider additional therapies within our evidence-informed framework and after specialist review
  • Cloud Clinic telehealth – psychiatry and psychology appointments for those who prefer or require remote care, including regional and carer-constrained patients
  • Family and carer involvement – education and care planning sessions to support recovery at home, with consent.


Admissions, costs and referrals

  • Private health insurance – if you hold hospital cover, your fund may cover most inpatient costs.
  • Mental Health Waiver – for eligible patients upgrading cover, a once-in-a-lifetime psychiatric waiting period waiver may apply.
  • DVA – we welcome DVA Gold/White Card holders.
  • Self-funding – options are available.


Our team can check eligibility and guide you through next steps. Contact us on 1800 284 830 or by emailing help@avivehealth.com.au

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