21/10/2026
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns experienced by Australians.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 17.2% of Australians aged 16–85 experienced an anxiety disorder within a 12-month period, making anxiety the most common group of mental disorders measured in the national survey.
Anxiety can present in many different ways. For some people it may be persistent worry or a feeling of always being “on edge”. For others, it might involve panic attacks, avoiding social situations, difficulty switching off, physical tension or feeling overwhelmed by situations that once felt manageable.
While experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, when those feelings become persistent or begin interfering with work, relationships, sleep or everyday activities, it may be time to seek support.
Psychological therapy can help you better understand what is driving your anxiety and develop practical, evidence-based strategies to manage it.
Anxiety is common, but you don’t have to simply learn to live with it.
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(17.2% of Australians experienced an anxiety disorder in a 12-month period. Source: ABS 2020–2022.)