Panic Attacks
For many young people, their first experience of panic attacks may be by actually having one themselves. These can feel scary and leave people feeling even more anxious and vulnerable, so how can we help. Here you find lots of posts around how to manage attacks and practical advice for supporting those experiencing this issue.
What you need to know
What you need to know- panic attacks
Here’s a downloadable run through of all things you may need to know when working with a young person struggling with panic attacks
What you need to know- anxiety
Here’s a downloadable run through of all things you may need to know when working with a young person struggling with anxiety
What you need to know- Social anxiety
What is social anxiety and why is it so problematic for young people. Here’s a run through of identifying an issue and how to help
Videos
Managing Panic attacks
Join the team as they talk about all things panic attacks related.
Managing Exam Anxiety
45 min session for young people offering practical tips and advice around managing the pressure of exam time.
Better breathing
Headstrong video. We all know breathing is important, right? But did you know the way you breath can help you calm down when you're stressing (or freaking) out?
Ace Anxiety
Headstrong video. No one likes feeling anxious. But what if it ISN'T as bad as it feels? What if you could get back in control? Here's how to ACE anxiety.
Help me understand panic attacks
Headstrong video. A short video for young people about what panic attacks are ad how we can support ourselves and others
All about anxiety (part1)
Headstrong video. WHY do you feel so anxious, what is anxiety FOR, and how do you feel LESS of it?
All about anxiety (part 2)
Headstrong video. Kate explains why its all about the right kind of reassurance, and shares three tips for getting rid of an anxiety flare.
All about anxiety (part 3)
Headstrong video. Kate explains what causes panic attacks (and how to deal with them), and when you need to get help with anxiety that is causing problems.
How to keep your cool during exams (part 1)
Headstrong video. Exams can make our anxiety soar, here’s some tips around how grounding exercises can make a real difference
How to keep your cool during exams (part 2)
Here’s a few techniques around breathing that can really help you keep your cool ahead of an exam.
Control freak?
Headstrong video. We’re designed to have a level of control but what do we do when that goes too far?
Resources
First Steps out of Anxiety
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