Treating Anxiety

NHS

Treatment for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) can help you to manage your symptoms, but it may take time.

The main treatments a GP may offer include:

  • talking therapies – usually cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with the support of a therapist, either by yourself or in a group
  • medicines that can help to treat anxiety – usually a type of antidepressant called an SSRI
  • referral to a community mental health team with a range of specialists who can help to create a treatment plan for you

A GP will usually advise you to try talking therapies before they prescribe medicine or refer you to a specialist.

Useful resources

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Helplines & Web Chats

Samaritans
Action Mental Health
Association for Post-Natal Illness Helpline
Aware NI - Support Groups
Aware NI - Online Support Groups
Mind - Side by Side Online Community