Mental Health Month - Anxiety Disorders

In this month of Mental Health Awareness, a number of workshops and general information sessions have been made available by the Mental Health Association NSW.  

 

Learn about Anxiety Disorders in Bathurst Monday 28th October 7pm.  For details, please Download the flyer RSVP 02 9339 6000 or email mha@mentalhealth.asn.au          

   

In addition, the Mental Health Association NSW offers free programs for all people in NSW who experience anxiety disorders.
 
They offer information, support, help and training (for volunteers or volunteer leaders).

All programs are run at no cost, thanks to funding provided by the NSW Ministry of Health.  Scroll down for a program specific to teachers and parents of primary aged children - Small Steps.

• Anxiety Disorders Information Line.................................................................................................. 1300 794 992
  Information and referral for people living in NSW, on issues relating to anxiety disorders. All calls are treated confidentially. You can remain anonymous if you wish, and no personal details are retained. You can speak to someone who understands.

• Support Groups...................................................................................................................................... (monthly)
  Free Support Groups for people living with an anxiety disorder and their family and friends. We meet in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere to share experiences.

• Self-Help Groups.................................................................................................................................... (12 week groups)
  Free, 12 Week Self-Help Groups for people living with social anxiety, phobias, anxiety, panic and obsessive compulsive disorder. Self help groups are based on a structured behaviour therapy program.

• Small Steps............................................................................................................................................. (free seminars)
  Small Steps provides free seminars about anxiety disorders for teachers and parents of primary school children.