Anxiety can affect your life and health
It’s normal to feel anxious now and then. But feeling anxious over and over means your body can never rest. This can weaken your body and make you vulnerable to more serious health problems.
You can take back control
Anxiety is common—it affects over 40 million people in the US. It can make you avoid certain places or situations or feel worried all the time. But you can learn to manage anxious thoughts. Getting support can help too.
Learn how to manage anxiety
When you’re feeling anxious
See 10 effective ways to help you calm down and reduce your anxiety.
When a panic attack is happening
Learn 6 ways to help make panic attacks shorter and less overwhelming.
When you’re having trouble letting anxiety go
Try “This Is a Thing,” a quick 100-second meditation that aims to help put things in perspective.
Places that can help
County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services
Learn about specialty mental health and substance use services for adults and kids offered by County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services.
San Diego Network of Care for Behavioral Health
Find help for everything from mental health to financial assistance in San Diego County.
California Warm Line
Connect 24/7 when you don’t have an urgent need but just want to talk with someone.
More info about anxiety
What is anxiety? What are panic attacks?
Learn possible causes, get tips for yourself and others, and see how to get support.
Are there different types of anxiety?
Learn more about several types of anxiety, including common symptoms and what support is available.
What can you do when children are anxious?
The best way to help kids with anxiety is to teach them ways to deal with it as it happens.
Places that can help
More info about anxiety
County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services
Learn about specialty mental health and substance use services for adults and kids offered by County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services.
What is anxiety? What are panic attacks?
Learn possible causes, get tips for yourself and others, and see how to get support.
San Diego Network of Care for Behavioral Health
Find help for everything from mental health to financial assistance in San Diego County.
Are there different types of anxiety?
Learn more about several types of anxiety, including common symptoms and what support is available.
California Warm Line
Connect 24/7 when you don’t have an urgent need but just want to talk with someone.
What can you do when children are anxious?
The best way to help kids with anxiety is to teach them ways to deal with it as it happens.
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