Understanding and Responding to Anxiety in Young People
3.5 hours, online or face-to-face
This highly interactive course is designed to build confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in recognising and responding to anxiety in young people. It’s suitable for educators, school staff, youth workers, and anyone supporting young people.
Course content
- Develop an understanding of mental health
- Increase understanding of the causes of anxiety in young people and consider a range of possible symptoms and behaviours
- Develop strategies and effective ways to communicate with young people to support them to manage their anxiety
- Recognise the importance of self-care
Course structure
Participants will learn through:
- Mini lectures
- Group discussion
- Activities
Following the course
Participants will have the knowledge and ability to:
- Understand anxiety in young people and its impact on mental health.
- Recognise signs and symptoms of anxiety.
- Communicate effectively with young people about their emotions and behaviours.
- Apply practical strategies to support young people in managing their anxiety.
- Know when and how to seek further help or make referrals.
- Value self-care and set boundaries to maintain personal wellbeing.
- Contribute to a supportive school culture that promotes mental health awareness.
Why not take a look at our broader “Understanding Adolescent Mental Health” course.
Further information, pricing & availability
Please contact us to discuss how our training can best help you and to find out more about this and other courses.
Testimonials & feedback
Helpful to consider the way in which anxiety can be understood from the perspective of a young person and how to communicate the differences between fear, anxiety and Anxiety
Understanding and Responding to Anxiety in Young people participant
Alice is a lovely and knowledgeable trainer. I found it very interesting as a whole, and valued the discussion time in smaller groups to learn from others
Understanding and Responding to Anxiety in Young people participant
I really liked how interactive the training was. There was plenty of time for questions, Alice kept the training relaxed and informal
Understanding and Responding to Anxiety in Young people participant
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