|  | |  | | Anxiety Disorders | Anxiety isn't necessarily a problem. We all feel anxious from time to time. When it becomes persistent, strong and interferes with daily life, it's called an anxiety disorder. It can affect about one in 20 people. But sadly, only a tiny proportion of sufferers will seek treatment.
There are various types of anxiety disorder including:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder(GAD)
- phobias
- Social Anxiety
- Panic Disorder and
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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| | | | Depression facts | | Depression is currently the leading cause of non-fatal disability in Australia. More than 1 in 5 Australians will suffer some form of depression during their life. It is almost inevitable that you, or someone close to you will be a sufferer at some point in your lives. |
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| | | | Bipolar disorder facts | | In 2003 there were nearly 100,000 Australians diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. |
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| | | | Schizophrenia facts | | About one per cent of the population is affected by schizophrenia at some time in their lives. |
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