Also see social anxiety/shyness
Anxiety is when feelings of fear or worry don’t go away. Anxiety is a problem when it gets in the way of:
- Everyday things like talking to people or going new places
- Being around friends or family
- Going to school
- Doing fun things
- Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to activate.
Method for calming anxiety
GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
Kids Helpline: Anxiety
PsychGuides: Anxiety disorder symptoms, causes and effects
Raising Children: Anxiety disorders 'Pre-teens and teenagers'
PsyCom: 6 Hidden signs of teen anxiety
Beyond Blue: Anxiety in children
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
PsychGuides: Anxiety disorder treatment program options
ReachOut: Getting professional help for teen anxiety
NHS Inform: Anxiety self-help guide
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Mental Health Forum: Join the conversation
Apps:
ReachOut: WorryTime
Mind Garden: Self-help app for the mind
Videos:
EMILY | The war in my head: When anxiety and depression compete
Tools:
Brave Program Treatment: Free Online program for worried kids 8-17 years
Crewing for or helping others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Other useful resources
Kids Helpline: Anxiety in kids and teens
Raising Children: 'Teens' stress, anxiety and depression
ReachOut: Anxiety and teenagers
