Health Anxiety: Recognising It and Breaking the Worry Cycle

Health anxiety is when worrying about being ill takes over your life. Learn the signs, why checking and reassurance-seeking keep the cycle going, NHS self-help techniques, and when and how to get treatment.

This course provides general mental health and wellbeing information based on NHS and other official UK guidance, checked in October 2026. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are worried about your health, speak to a GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency, or if someone’s life is at risk, call 999.

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