Have you been diagnosed with,
or treated for an anxiety disorder?
Complete our online survey to help us better understand and improve the treatment of anxiety disorders
The Living with Anxiety (LwA) study aims to identify genes that influence a person’s risk of developing anxiety disorders and genes that impact how well treatments for anxiety work
Finding these genes will revolutionise future research into causes, treatment and prevention of the illness
1 in 6
Australians (17.2%) aged 16 – 85 years experience an anxiety disorder in any given year
Anxiety is a common mental health condition involving intense feelings of worry or distress that are difficult to control
Anxiety can present in various forms, which can significantly compromise a person’s quality of life, including their ability to work, socialise, and maintain relationships
Anxiety often co-exists with other mental health issues, such as depression
The Study
QIMR Berghofer researchers are aiming to recruit at least 5,000 Australian adults who have experienced an anxiety disorder at any time in their life
How to participate:
Provide online consent to participate in the study
Complete a 30 minute core online survey about your experiences of anxiety and treatment
Optional: Complete a number of short, additional survey modules about your relationships, family background, health, and medical history
Depending on your responses to the core online survey, you may be asked to donate a saliva sample
Our LwA Investigators
To learn more about anxiety disorders and this groundbreaking study, watch these short videos from our LwA investigators
Professor Sarah Medland OAM
Lead Investigator, Living with Anxiety study (LwA) study, QIMR Berghofer, BRISBANE
Professor Nick Martin
Co-Investigator, Living with Anxiety (LwA) study and Head, Genetic Epidemiology, QIMR Berghofer, BRISBANE
Professor Ian Hickie AO
Co-Director, Health & Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney and Co-Investigator, Living with Anxiety (LwA) study, SYDNEY
