This guideline covers the care and treatment of people aged 18 and over with generalised anxiety disorder (chronic anxiety) or panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia or panic attacks). It aims to help people achieve complete relief of symptoms (remission), which is associated with better functioning and a lower likelihood of relapse.

This guideline includes recommendations on:

1. Principles of care for people with generalised anxiety disorder 2. Stepped care for people with generalised anxiety disorder 3. Principles of care for people with panic disorder 4. Stepped care for people with panic disorder. This guideline can be used by Healthcare professionals; and Adults with a working diagnosis of generalised anxiety disorder or panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia), and their families and carers.