Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and young people

Tune in to this, podcast episode featuring Professor Polly Waite and Dr Lottie Shipp from the Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research at the University of Oxford. In this fascinating conversation, they share their cutting-edge research on Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in young people — including the cognitive factors that drive the condition in adolescence and their ambitions to develop a clinically validated measure to better identify GAD in young people. They also explore wider topics on anxiety in this age group, from treatment approaches to the latest research insights. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or someone with lived experience, this is a compelling listen.A space where we talk honestly about all things anxiety with experts from across the world.Thank you for listening to And Breathe…We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spreading the word helps us reach and support even more people living with anxiety.If you’re able, we would be so grateful for your support in helping us continue producing and hosting the And Breathe… podcast. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference.You can make a donation here: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/donation/Your kindness helps keep this conversation going — thank you for being part of our community.With gratitude,The Anxiety UK Team