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Is fear holding you back? Mental Health Action Week 2009

This year we are launching a national campaign to raise awareness about the impact fear and anxiety can have on our lives.

 

Fear and anxiety are part of the mind and body's natural response to threats or thoughts that something bad might happen. Usually they last for a short time and then pass. But sometimes they last longer and you can get stuck with them.  

 

Fear and anxiety can take over your life, affecting your ability to:

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Listen to Hayley talking about how she overcomes her fears
  • eat and sleep

  • concentrate

  • enjoy life

  • travel or leave the house

  • go to work or school.

 

It can be hard to break the cycle, but there are lots of ways to do it.

 

We want to tell as many people as possible that help is available and that you don't need to suffer in silence.

 

How to overcome fear and anxiety booklet
Share your fears
Read the In the Face of Fear report
Skydive for mental health
Listen to our fear and anxiety podcast
Support this campaign
Read our real stories
Interactive zone

 

 

We hope you find our information useful. The Mental Health Foundation is an independent charity. We rely on the support of people like you to fund our pioneering research and information provison. Support us today.

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