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Some people experience symptoms of anxiety that are severe. Symptoms may consistently happen over and over again, affect someone’s ability to do daily tasks, or affect how they get along with other people. These may be signs of an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders can happen at any age and sometimes happen with other mental health, substance use, and medical challenges. Some people experience panic attacks, feel anxious all the time, or avoid daily activities because of intense feelings of fear.

Why do I have anxiety?

Feelings of anxiety can come from many areas in your life, for example:  

  • Difficult, stressful or traumatic life events.
  • Family history of anxiety disorders.
  • Developmental challenges from childhood, like fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
  • Using alcohol and other drugs a lot or in harmful ways.
  • Other physical health or mental health challenges.

What can I do about anxiety?

The first step for many people is talking to a friend or family member. It’s also important to talk to a health care professional. No matter your age or stage of life, there are safe, trusted, culturally-sensitive resources and support available – to help you, a loved one, or a friend.

  • Visit Anxiety Canada for information and supportive resources.
  • Learn about COVID-19 and managing anxiety.
  • Download the free MindShift™ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy App.
  • Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 for non-emergency health advice and help navigating services.

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Anxiety Canada

Tools, resources, anxiety plans and courses to help anyone living with anxiety.

Adult
Anxiety
Child or youth
Depression
Fraser Health
Help navigating services
Information and tools
Interior Health
Island Health
Northern Health

Anxiety Canada

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1-604-620-0744
Email
Website

About

Tools, resources, anxiety plans and courses to help anyone living with anxiety.

Description

Free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. Anxiety Canada develops programs that raise awareness about anxiety, and support access to proven treatment.

Offers online courses like My Anxiety Plans (MAPs) which are anxiety management programs based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), an evidence-based psychological treatment. Available for children, youth and adults. 

Adult
Anxiety
Child or youth
Depression
Fraser Health
Help navigating services
Information and tools
Interior Health
Island Health
Northern Health
Understanding mental health
Understanding wellness
Vancouver Coastal Health
Virtual supports
Wellness programs
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First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day

Free access to primary and mental health care closer to home for First Nations people who have limited or no access to doctors. 

Addiction and recovery
Alcohol
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Eating and body image
First Nations person
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First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day

Contact

1-855-344-3800
Website
Sun: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

About

Free video and phone-based appointments that help members of BC First Nations access primary and mental health care closer to home.

Description

Provided through the First Nations Health Authority, this program is for First Nations people who have limited or no access to their own doctors. 

All First Nations people who live in B.C. are eligible for this service – and so are their family members, even if those family members are non-status. There are no age limits.

The program includes doctors of Indigenous ancestry, and all doctors are trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety and humility. 

Addiction and recovery
Alcohol
Anxiety
Depression
Drug use
Eating and body image
First Nations person
Fraser Health
Help navigating services
Indigenous person
Information and tools
Interior Health
Inuit person
Island Health
Mental health care
Mental health intake
Métis person
Northern Health
Relationship or family violence
Stress
Understanding mental health
Understanding wellness
Vancouver Coastal Health
Virtual supports
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MindShift CBT App

Free app to help you develop helpful ways to cope with anxiety. 

Adult
Anxiety
Depression
Fraser Health
Information and tools
Interior Health
Island Health
Northern Health
Parent or caregiver
Post-secondary student

MindShift CBT App

Contact

1-604-620-0744
Email
Website

About

Free app to help you develop helpful ways to cope with anxiety.

Description

Helps Canadians manage anxiety using scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), by Anxiety Canada. This app helps you learn to be mindful, develop effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety. Get the tools to tackle: worry, panic, perfectionism, social anxiety, phobias.

Adult
Anxiety
Depression
Fraser Health
Information and tools
Interior Health
Island Health
Northern Health
Parent or caregiver
Post-secondary student
Understanding mental health
Understanding wellness
Vancouver Coastal Health
Virtual supports
Learn more
Learn More

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