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Managing anxiety

About anxiety, how to manage it and preventing panic attacks (40 minutes).

Session 3: Managing anxiety
About managing anxiety and changing unhelpful behaviour (40 minutes).
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    What you will learn

    Anxiety can affect your body, thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

    You will learn:

    • about unhelpful coping strategies and how to face your fears
    • about panic attacks and how to prevent them
    • a relaxation exercise for anxiety

    Things you can do

    You can practise some strategies to help you manage anxiety:

    Challenge unhelpful thoughts

    Take some time to notice your thoughts and if you see any patterns in your thinking.

    To challenge worry or anxious thoughts, you can ask yourself 3 questions:

    • Is there any evidence the thought is true?
    • Is there another way of looking at this situation?
    • What advice would I give my best friend if they were having this thought?

    Change your thinking and improve your mental health

    Try a relaxation exercise

    When you feel anxious, try a guided exercise to create a positive and calm mood.

    Guided exercise for anxiety (video, 4 minutes)

    Use tension down

    When you notice physical symptoms of stress, try the tension down breathing exercise.

    Tension down (video, 3 minutes)

    Find out more about anxiety and panic

    Anxiety - tips and self-help

    How to deal with panic attacks