Anxiety

Eleven questions about anxiety, asked in November 2026.

Got the NHS facts right
27 of 27 answers
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Cited NHS or accredited sources
26 of 30 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
8 of 11 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
10 of 11 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources

The questions

Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
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can I refer myself for therapy on the NHS
Yes, no GP needed
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland
Can I self refer to NHS talking therapies at 17 in England?
Age 18 or over
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-referral from age 18England
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-referral from age 18England
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-referral from age 18England
Can I refer myself for talking therapy for stress that makes my IBS worse?
Yes, no GP needed
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer to talking therapiesEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer to talking therapiesEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer to talking therapiesEngland
Do I need to see my GP first to get NHS talking therapies for anxiety while pregnant in England?
Yes, self-refer
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer or see GPEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer or see GPEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer or see GPEngland
Can I refer myself for NHS talking therapies if I don't have a diagnosis?
No diagnosis needed to self-refer
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
Can I contact NHS talking therapies myself without seeing my GP? I'm 25 and live in England
Aged 18 or over
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland
Can I refer myself for NHS talking therapies without a diagnosis of depression or anxiety?
No diagnosis needed to self-refer
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
Can I refer myself for talking therapy for ulcerative colitis stress and anxiety in England?
Yes, self-refer
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GP referralEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GP referralEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GP referralEngland
What is anxiety and how can it affect my everyday life?
Stress, panic or fear
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says stress, panic or fear
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says stress, panic or fear
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says stress, panic or fear
can stress and anxiety cause chest pain
No single NHS line
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how to tell if shortness of breath is from anxiety
No single NHS line
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Matches the NHS

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 11 with sources
NHS websiteNHS7
FacebookForum or social media5 HealthMatchUS health website2 YouTubeVideo2
Kind Soul PsychologyUK health company1
TalkiatryUS website1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 11 with sources
NHS websiteNHS10
Mindspace MapUnknown2 FacebookForum or social media1
Leeds Mental Wellbeing ServiceNHS1
Vita Health GroupUK health company1
Evergreen LifeUK health company1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 8 with sources
NHS websiteNHS8
Crohn’s & Colitis UKUK charity on the PIF TICK list1
UK charities for anxiety Anxiety UK