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- What are anxiety disorders?
- Symptoms of anxiety disorders
- Causes of anxiety disorders
- Prevention of anxiety disorders
- Risk factors for anxiety disorders
- Complications of anxiety disorders
- When to see a doctor about an anxiety disorder
- Diagnosis of anxiety disorders
- Conventional treatment of anxiety disorders
- Alternative/complementary treatment
- Living with an anxiety disorders
- Caring for someone with an anxiety disorder
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Last reviewed: 21 August 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Beyond Blue (Australia)
- Black Dog Institute (Australia)
- SANE Australia (Australia)
- Mood Gym - Free Online CBT for Depression (Australia)
- Lifeline - Free Telephone Counselling (Australia)
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America (USA)
- Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada (Canada)
- National Institute of Mental Health (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
