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Anxiety Hub

Evidence-based tools and resources to understand and manage anxiety. Track your progress, build resilience, and find calm.

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Last reviewed:19 January 2026
Reviewed by:Clinical Review Team
Next review:19 May 2026
Evidence standard:Tier A (Clinical guidelines)
Primary sources:NICE, NHS, COCHRANE, MIND
This is educational content only. Always consult your GP or qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
Last reviewed: 19 January 2026
Primary sources: NICE, NHS, COCHRANE, MIND
Reviewed by: Clinical Review Team

You're Not Alone

1 in 5
UK adults report anxiety symptoms weekly
19.1%
US adults experience anxiety disorders annually
31.9%
Adolescents experience lifetime anxiety
Treatable
With evidence-based interventions

What is Anxiety?

Normal Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorder

Normal anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger—it helps us stay alert and motivated.Anxiety disorders involve excessive, persistent worry that interferes with daily life, relationships, work, or school.

Common Signs & Symptoms

  • • Excessive worry that's hard to control
  • • Restlessness, feeling on edge
  • • Muscle tension, fatigue
  • • Difficulty concentrating
  • • Sleep disturbances
  • • Physical symptoms: rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling

Interactive Wellness Tools

Nine evidence-based tools to help you manage anxiety, track your progress, and build lasting skills.

Box Breathing

4-4-4-4 pattern for stabilizing the nervous system

4-7-8 Breathing

Extended exhale for deep relaxation

Coherent Breathing

5-5 pattern for heart rate variability

SOS 60-Second Reset

Quick calming technique for acute anxiety

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Understanding Anxiety

Learn about anxiety disorders, causes, and evidence-based treatments

Crisis Resources

Free, confidential support available 24/7

If you're in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm

Please reach out for immediate support. You don't have to face this alone. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

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United Kingdom Resources

Emergency Services
999
For immediate life-threatening emergencies
NHS 111
111
Press option 2 for mental health support. Available 24/7.
Samaritans
116 123
24/7 confidential emotional support. Email: jo@samaritans.org
Shout Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, confidential, 24/7 text support
Childline (Under 19)
0800 1111
Free, confidential support for children and young people
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774
Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm. Text: 07537 416 905
Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Email: info@mind.org.uk. Text: 86463
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United States Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
24/7 free and confidential support. También disponible en español.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message
NAMI HelpLine
1-800-950-6264
Mon-Fri 10am-10pm ET. Email: info@nami.org. Text "HelpLine" to 62640
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
24/7 treatment referral and information service. También en español.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Visit adaa.org for therapist finder, support groups, and educational resources

When to Seek Emergency Help

  • •You're having thoughts of harming yourself or suicide
  • •You have a plan to end your life
  • •You're feeling unable to cope or keep yourself safe
  • •Your anxiety is so severe you can't function
  • •You're experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing, or other severe physical symptoms

This platform provides educational information and self-help tools. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified mental health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

Content based on evidence from NHS, NICE, Mental Health Foundation, APA, NAMI, NIMH, and peer-reviewed research (2025).

Written by:NeuroBreath Editorial Team·Editorial team
Reviewed by:Evidence Review Desk·Evidence reviewer
Editorial roles: Author drafts content · Reviewer checks clarity and safety language · Evidence reviewer checks source quality · Accessibility reviewer checks readability. Meet the editorial team.

Last reviewed

17 Jan 2026

Next review due

17 Apr 2026

Updated

17 Jan 2026

Evidence & sources

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Last reviewed:16 Jan 2026•Next review due:16 Apr 2026

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Evidence sources

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  • Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults (CG113)

    NICE

    https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg113

    UKguidanceChecked 2026-01-16

  • Generalised anxiety disorder

    NHS

    https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/

    UKreferenceChecked 2026-01-16

  • Exercise and anxiety review (PMID 30301513)

    PubMed

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30301513/

    GLOBALarticleChecked 2026-01-16