Death Anxiety Treatment
The Menzies Anxiety Centre was established to meet the growing demand for death anxiety treatment.
We are Australia’s first treatment and research centre specialising in death anxiety and existential issues.
Research has shown that fears of death can significantly impact wellbeing, and play a role in several mental health conditions.
For example, studies have demonstrated that death anxiety can contribute to conditions such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), phobias, health anxiety, depression, panic disorder, addictions and substance use difficulties, eating disorders and body image problems, social anxiety, insomnia, and more.
Fortunately, studies have shown that death anxiety can be reduced through targeted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Our team of psychologists are committed to delivering evidence-based treatment, based on the principles of CBT, to help people overcome their fear of death.
At the Menzies Anxiety Centre, our psychologists are also actively involved in research on the topic of death anxiety and mental health.
This ensures we remain up-to-date with the latest scientific developments and innovations in the field.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Death Anxiety
Our clinicians are committed practitioners of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). CBT is a scientifically-established and evidence-based approach to treating a range of symptoms and behaviours. Numerous studies have shown that CBT can effectively reduce death anxiety, when implemented to specifically target this fear.
CBT focuses on examining the relationship between an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. From a CBT approach, the therapist and patient work together to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that may be contributing to death anxiety. This can help to reduce distress about death, and increase acceptance of mortality.