Understanding Anxiety in Young People
This course introduces anxiety in young people, including its causes, symptoms, and biological responses such as fight, flight, and freeze. It also explores practical strategies like breathing exercises, visualisation, exercise, and exposure-based approaches to help manage anxiety effectively.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define anxiety and explain how it affects young people.
- Identify key brain functions involved in the anxiety response.
- Recognise common symptoms associated with anxiety and panic attacks.
- Describe the fight, flight, and freeze responses to stress.
- Demonstrate basic breathing and visualisation techniques used for relaxation.
- Explain how exposure-based approaches and physical activity can support anxiety management.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define anxiety and explain how it affects young people.
- Identify key brain functions involved in the anxiety response.
- Recognise common symptoms associated with anxiety and panic attacks.
- Describe the fight, flight, and freeze responses to stress.
- Demonstrate basic breathing and visualisation techniques used for relaxation.
- Explain how exposure-based approaches and physical activity can support anxiety management.
Modules
Module 1
Introduction to Anxiety in Young People
Module 2
The Brain and Body Response to Anxiety (Fight, Flight, Freeze)
Module 3
Recognising Anxiety and Panic Attack Symptoms
Module 4
Relaxation Techniques: Breathing and Visualisation
Module 5
Managing Anxiety: Exposure-Based Therapy and the Role of Exercise
Module 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers anxiety in young people, brain responses such as fight, flight, and freeze, symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks, relaxation techniques like breathing and visualisation, and strategies such as exercise and exposure-based therapy.
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Yes, the course is suitable for healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers who support young people experiencing anxiety and want to understand its symptoms and management.