Anxiety videos
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Lawrence HigginsOriginally published 26 Jun 2025
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Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? You’re not alone. Our anxiety video hub breaks down exactly what anxiety is, explains different anxiety disorders, and answers common questions about how anxiety can affect your overall health. Whether you’re looking to better understand your feelings or explore ways to manage them, these videos offer clear, practical advice —helping you take control and improve your wellbeing, one step at a time.
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Overview
Anxiety is a normal feeling of worry or nervousness that everyone experiences from time to time, especially in stressful situations. An anxiety disorder, however, is when those feelings become intense, frequent, and hard to control, interfering with your daily life and wellbeing.
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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Lawrence HigginsPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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