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Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and young people

Tune in to this, podcast episode featuring Professor Polly Waite and Dr Lottie Shipp from the Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research at the University of Oxford. In this fascinating conversation, they share their cutting-edge research on Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in young people — including the cognitive factors that drive the condition in adolescence and their ambitions to develop a clinically validated measure to better identify GAD in young people. They also explore wider topics on anxiety in this age group, from treatment approaches to the latest research insights. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or someone with lived experience, this is a compelling listen. A space where we talk honestly about all things anxiety with experts from across the world. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spreading the word helps us reach and support even more people living with anxiety. If you’re able, we would be so grateful for your support in helping us continue producing and hosting the And Breathe… podcast. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. You can make a donation here: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/ [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/] Your kindness helps keep this conversation going — thank you for being part of our community. With gratitude, The Anxiety UK Team

What is the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey and why does it matter?

In this episode we talk to Sarah Morris, a researcher director at the National Centre for Social Research, about their Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey and what it means for those living with anxiety. A space where we talk honestly about all things anxiety with experts from across the world. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spreading the word helps us reach and support even more people living with anxiety. If you’re able, we would be so grateful for your support in helping us continue producing and hosting the And Breathe… podcast. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. You can make a donation here: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/ [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/] Your kindness helps keep this conversation going — thank you for being part of our community. With gratitude, The Anxiety UK Team

Parcopresis and Bowel Control Anxiety

In this episode we talk to Jenny Beckman about her research exploring the lived experiences of Parcopresis and Bowel Control Anxiety A space where we talk honestly about all things anxiety with experts from across the world. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spreading the word helps us reach and support even more people living with anxiety. If you’re able, we would be so grateful for your support in helping us continue producing and hosting the And Breathe… podcast. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. You can make a donation here: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/ [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/] Your kindness helps keep this conversation going — thank you for being part of our community. With gratitude, The Anxiety UK Team

Choosing the right drugs for you

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Atheeshaan Arumuham from King’s College London to talk about antidepressants; how they work, the possible side effects, and how you can talk with your prescriber to find the one that suits you best.   Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spreading the word helps us reach and support even more people living with anxiety. If you’re able, we would be so grateful for your support in helping us continue producing and hosting the And Breathe… podcast. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. You can make a donation here: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/ [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/] Your kindness helps keep this conversation going — thank you for being part of our community. With gratitude, The Anxiety UK Team

Anxiety and thoughts about suicide

In this episode, we take a closer look at how anxiety and thoughts about suicide often affect people with psychosis; two experiences that often overlap but aren’t widely talked about. If you’re living with any of these challenges, or simply want to understand more, this podcast offers a space to learn and reflect. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spreading the word helps us reach and support even more people living with anxiety. If you’re able, we would be so grateful for your support in helping us continue producing and hosting the And Breathe… podcast. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. You can make a donation here: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/ [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/] Your kindness helps keep this conversation going — thank you for being part of our community. With gratitude, The Anxiety UK Team