Understanding and Managing Health Anxiety

Most people worry about their health at some point, but for 5% of Australians, anxiety about health can become debilitating. People with health anxiety experience disabling, often uncontrollable fears about getting sick or becoming sick. This podcast will help to explain when normal health concerns tip over to a serious mental health problem, and someContinue reading "Understanding and Managing Health Anxiety"

Show Notes

Most people worry about their health at some point, but for 5% of Australians, anxiety about health can become debilitating. People with health anxiety experience disabling, often uncontrollable fears about getting sick or becoming sick.

This podcast will help to explain when normal health concerns tip over to a serious mental health problem, and some practical tools and resources to help overcome health anxiety.

Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Jill Newby, Dr Allison Mahoney, Dr Srishti Dutta
Based on Webinar 35 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/296

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