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Addressing anxiety
Good News Files 2006
Saturday, 29 April 2006

0605_stig_good_medicine_cover The April edition of Good Medicine magazine included a 16 page 'pull-out' feature about anxiety disorders, authored by Dr Andrew Page. The feature was also available on the Good Medicine website.

The article contained accurate information, which would assist readers in the early identification of problem anxiety and emphasised treatments. The normalisation of anxiety disorders - by highlighting that they are real, common and treatable - helps to reduce stigma and facilitate help seeking. Finally, the article promoted awareness of support services, including the contact details for relevant services and websites. Readers were also encouraged to see their GP.

StigmaWatchers also drew attention to a second article in Good Medicine April 2006 - an interview with Jessica Rowe. Ms Rowe is quoted speaking openly and honestly about her experience as a carer of a parent with mental illness.





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