Do you live with an anxiety disorder? This group is a chance for people who live with various levels of anxiety to come together and find some relief through discussion, skill-building, and community.
Scroll down to learn more about if this group might be helpful for you, and to find a group near you.
Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness, anticipation, and worry. When anxiety is persistent and intrusive, it can become a full-blown anxiety disorder. There are several different types of anxiety disorders including panic disorder, phobias, PTSD, and social anxiety. For some, anxiety might spike in response to certain triggers; for others, it is what more generalized. People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder might experience:
- Frequent worry or fear, without an apparent cause
- Excessive worry or fear, out of proportion to the situation
- Irritability
- Physical symptoms like tension, trouble sleeping, or digestive issues
Learn more about anxiety here, or take a free screening now.
People may engage with a support group at various points throughout their mental health journey. For some, groups may be a safe space to explore their mental health for the first time in a welcoming and accepting community; for others, groups function as a space for validation, troubleshooting, and celebration as they work to manage or maintain their mental health. Regardless of what point you’re at, our participants share that support groups help them to get information and resources from people who have been there; build a support network they can rely on; and talk about their mental health without judgement.
At our groups, we believe in the power of community – a group of people who hear you, understand you, and walk alongside you. There’s a lot of theories behind why support groups work, but the bottom line is this: research shows people who participate in support groups have reduced symptomology, reduced number of crises, reduced use of services, and an overall increased sense of wellbeing (Worrall et al., 2018). It’s more effective than just providing information alone (Griffiths et al., 2012), and some studies even demonstrate that participation in support groups can produce equivalent outcomes to “substantially more costly professional interventions” (Pistrang, Barker, and Humphreys, 2008). No matter what you’re hoping to get out of it, support groups have something for everyone – just ask our participants.
Online: Anxiety Support Group
- Day and Time: Second and Fourth Mondays, from 7pm to 8:30pm
- Location: Zoom
- Interested? Register and access the meeting at bit.ly/anxiety7, or via the calendar here.
In Person: Anxiety Support Group (Grandview)
- Day and Time: First and Third Wednesdays, from 6pm to 7pm
- Location: Room B at Grandview Heights Public Library (1685 W. First Avenue, Columbus OH 43212)
- Interested? One-time registration is required; click here to register.
In Person: Anxiety Support Group (Fairfield County)
- Day and Time: First and Third Wednesdays, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
- Location: Kula Yoga and Wellness at 18 W. Columbus Street, Pickerington OH 43147
- Interested? One-time registration is required; click here to register.
In Person: Calm Connections for Stress (Fairfield County)
- Day and Time: Second and Fourth Thursdays, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
- Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Ohio at 604 W. 5th Ave., Lancaster OH 43130
- Interested? One-time registration is required; click here to register.
Meeting Changes
Meeting times are subject to change. Please visit our events calendar for any updates, or call 614-221-1441 with any questions.
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