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Anxiety

Persistent feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease that may interfere with daily life and functioning.

When to seek urgent help: Anxiety affecting daily functioning, panic attacks, or thoughts of self-harm. If in crisis, call 116 123.

Verified Practitioners for Anxiety

Brønnøysundregistrene (BRREG) verified medical practices and diagnostic clinics in Norway.

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Oslo · hospital Org: 980512290

DIAKONHJEMMET SYKEHUS VOKSENPSYKIATRISK AVDELING VINDEREN - POLIKLINIKK

Forskningsveien 7, 0373 OSLO

Trondheim · hospital Org: 933781615

FINNMARKSSYKEHUSET HF VOKSENPSYKIATRI SANKS - TRONDHEIM

Falkenborgvegen 9, 7044 TRONDHEIM

When to See a Doctor for Anxiety

Anxiety affecting daily functioning, panic attacks, or thoughts of self-harm. If in crisis, call 116 123.

Standard public co-pays count toward the 2026 frikort cap (NOK 3,278). Calculate Deductibles →
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Frequently Asked Questions: Anxiety in Norway

Which specialist should I see for Anxiety in Norway?

For Anxiety, recommended specialists in Norway include Psychiatrist, Psychologist, General Practitioner. Under the Norwegian public healthcare system, initial clinical evaluation starts with your regular GP (Fastlege), who will examine you, coordinate necessary lab diagnostics, and submit an electronic referral (henvisning) to a hospital clinic or contracted specialist (avtalespesialist).

When should I seek immediate medical care for Anxiety?

Anxiety affecting daily functioning, panic attacks, or thoughts of self-harm. If in crisis, call 116 123. In life-threatening emergencies, call 113 immediately for ambulance assistance. For urgent medical concerns outside normal clinic opening hours, call the national emergency medical coordination service (Legevakt) at 116 117.

Can I see a specialist for Anxiety without a referral (henvisning)?

If you wish to see a public hospital specialist or contracted specialist (avtalespesialist) where costs are subsidized and count towards your annual frikort (NOK 3,278 in 2026), you need a referral from your Fastlege. However, you can book directly without a referral at private health clinics (e.g., Aleris, Volvat, Dr.Dropin), where you pay the full private consultation fee.

How much will a doctor visit for Anxiety cost in Norway?

A consultation with a public Fastlege or contracted specialist has a standard subsidized co-payment (egenandel) set by Helfo, typically between NOK 170 and NOK 400 depending on tests and time. All public co-payments count automatically towards your annual frikort. Once you reach the NOK 3,278 cap, public care is free for the remainder of the calendar year. Private clinics set their own market rates.