Over 60 and anxious? Talking it out may work better than medication

A major Australian study has found that therapy may help older adults beat anxiety more effectively than medication.

Published: 16 November 2025
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  • 16 November 2025
  • The Senior

When it comes to managing anxiety later in life, there's growing evidence that talking it through can work better than medication - and the numbers back it up.

New research led by Associate Professor Carly Johnco from Macquarie University has found that therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), may lead to higher recovery rates than medication for people over 60.