Campaign urges people to be anxiety aware

Thu, 15 May 2014

People are being encouraged to be 'anxiety aware' for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Organiser, the Mental Health Foundation, has chosen it as the theme for this year - as it's something everyone will experience at some point.

The Department of Health and Social Care says it's a normal and healthy feeling, with varying degrees of intensity.

MLC Mike Coleman is the member for Mental Health Services - he explains what people should do if they believe they're feeling anxious: