Treatment – generalised anxiety disorder in adults - Anxiety

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a long-term condition, but a number of different treatments can help.

If you have been diagnosed with GAD, you’ll usually be advised to try psychological treatment before you’re prescribed medication.

You can get talking therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and applied relaxation on the NHS.

You can refer yourself directly to an NHS talking therapies service without a referral from a GP.

Or your GP can refer you if you prefer.

Your GP or talking therapies service may suggest trying a self-help course to see if it can help you learn to cope with your anxiety.

Self-help courses for GAD are usually based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

CBT is a type of talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave.

CBT is one of the most effective treatments for GAD.

There are several way...