#OurAnxietyStories – The Anxiety Canada Podcast

Jan 09 2025 12 ep. 39 mins 11

Want to learn more about anxiety and hear people from all walks of life share their experiences with anxiety? Welcome to #OurAnxietyStories – The Anxiety Canada Podcast! On World Mental Health Day, our host John Bateman, who has coped with anxiety as well as depression for much of his life, recorded 8 hours of interviews with psychologists, experts, celebrities, and regular folks. These 15-minute conversations cover a wide range of topics including: • Agoraphobia; • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); • Panic disorder; • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); • Separation anxiety; • Social anxiety; and • Phobias. Anxiety Canada™ is a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. For more information and resources, please check out our website, www.AnxietyCanada.com Our app MindShift™ CBT for iOS and Android devices also provides free evidence-based mental health relief based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

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