Anxiety Management - Short Course

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Learn to understand and identify the symptoms of anxiety, and the ways it can be managed.

Some level of anxiety is normal for everyone, but it is not the same as anxiety disorders which are the most common type of mental disorder in the modern world. One in five people are thought to suffer anxiety disorders. This book explains both different types of anxiety and a range of ways to respond to and better manage those disorders

LESSON 1 NATURE & SCOPE OF ANXIETY
Nature of Anxiety 
Normal Anxiety & Fear 
The Autonomic Nervous System 
Anxiety and Fear in Daily Life 
Anxiety Today 
Levels of Anxiety in the Modern World 
Review what you have been learning 

LESSON 2 DEFINING ANXIETY & PANIC DISORDERS 
Defining Anxiety Disorders 
Types of Anxiety Disorders 
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders 
Physical Effects of Anxiety 
Mental Symptoms of Anxiety 
Behavioural Changes 
Anxiety Symptoms in Children 
What is Panic? 
Symptoms of Panic Attacks 
Panic Symptoms in Children 
The Difference Between Anxiety and Panic 
Causes of Anxiety and Panic Disorders 
Review what you have been learning 

LESSON 3 ANXIETY MANAGEMENT METHODS 
Coping With Anxiety 
Negative Ways of Dealing with Anxiety and Panic 
General Positive Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety 
Familiarisation with the Base State 
Recognising Anxiety 
Racing Thoughts 
Making an Anxiety Management Plan
AMP Example 
Codewords and Children
Time for Referral
Medication 
Review what you have been learning 

LESSON 4 SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER
About Social Anxiety Disorder
Signs and Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder
The Causes of Social Anxiety Disorder
Treating Social Anxiety Disorder
Psychotherapy or Counselling
Support Groups
Medication
Practical Tools 
3-3-3 Rule
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Asking for Support and Planning a Break Strategy
Exposure Therapy
Cognitive Restructuring
Mindfulness
Review what you have been learning

LESSON 5 MANAGING GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER
About Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Causes of GAD
Recognising Anxiety Triggers
Identifying Triggers
Managing Anxiety 
Psychological Therapies
Medication
Other Practical Ways to Reduce GAD symptoms
Breathwork
Box Breathing 
Belly Breathing
Smell the Flowers, Blow the Bubbles 
Lists

LESSON 6 MANAGING PANIC DISORDER & AGORAPHOBIA 
About Panic Disorder 
Signs and Symptoms of Panic Attacks 
Causes of Panic Disorder 
Treating Panic Attacks 
Medication 
Psychological Therapies 
About Agoraphobia 
Causes of Agoraphobia 
Effect on Daily Life 
Other Risk Factors 
Signs and Symptoms of Agoraphobia 
Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder 
Preventing Agoraphobia 
Treatment