Aniexty B.C.

Arto Tienaho is the Executive Director of AnxietyBC. His own struggles with a lifetime of anxiety altered his path. After an extensive search he found the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at UBC where he participated in a one-on-one cognitive-behavioral treatment program. After treatment, Arto wanted to give back to the mental health community, so he began volunteering with AnxietyBC in a peer-led Panic Disorder treatment group. This volunteer work led to the position he holds with AnxietyBC today.

Anxiety is the most common mental health concern we have today.  Probably around 15% of people suffer from excessive anxiety.

Of course a certain amount of Anxiety is good for us.  Often keeps us alive, however too much starts to effect our life style.

The goal of the non-profit foundation it to create awareness and to facilitate peer led support groups.

These are often very effective.

They produce three DVD’s and even have clips on You Tube.

They take their programs into schools to create awareness in schoolchildren.

They are mainly a referral program. Some people are ashamed to admit they have a problem.

They need help to start a program.

People often are living with a high level of stress, which leads to tiredness.

There is much information on the web site.

Answer the question is this fear real or perceived?

Are you always suffering?

Look for the trigger points.  These can be a such as a car accident or a sexual assault or War.

Group therapy can help.

Arto then recounted some personal incidents, which really helped explain the situation.

Harreson thanked the speaker.