Anxiety and Panic Attacks
About the course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of anxiety and panic attacks, equipping learners with the knowledge and practical strategies to manage symptoms, support others, and foster mental well-being in personal and professional settings.
What will you learn
The definitions of anxiety and panic attacks, including how to distinguish between normal and problematic anxiety.
The physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks, as well as their long-term effects on health and well-being.
The different types of anxiety disorders, such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic disorder, and specific phobias, and their unique characteristics.
Common causes and contributing factors to anxiety, including biological, psychological, and environmental influences, and how life situations can exacerbate symptoms.
Effective management techniques for anxiety and panic attacks, including breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and treatment options like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and medication.
How to build resilience and integrate healthy routines to reduce anxiety, including exercise, diet, and mindfulness practices.
Practical approaches to supporting others experiencing anxiety, such as recognising triggers, providing emotional support, and managing panic attacks effectively.
The role of employers and carers in creating supportive environments, promoting mental health awareness, and implementing individualised care plans.
Course Content
References
References
- Anxiety UK. (n.d.). Anxiety Conditions. Available at: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-conditions/
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). (2024). Understanding Anxiety and Panic Attacks. Available at: https://www.bacp.co.uk/
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2023). Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder in Adults: Management. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg113
- NHS. (2023). Overview – Anxiety Disorders. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anxiety-disorders/
- Mind. (2024). Anxiety and Panic Attacks. Available at: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/
- Mental Health Foundation. (2023). Anxiety. Available at: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/a/anxiety
- American Psychiatric Association. (2022). What Are Anxiety Disorders? Available at: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders
- National Autistic Society. (2023). Anxiety in Autistic People. Available at: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/anxiety
- Royal College of Psychiatrists. (2023). Self-help and Treatment Options for Anxiety. Available at: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/anxiety-self-help
- World Health Organization (WHO). (2023). Mental Health Disorders Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders
- Gabbard, G. O. (2022). Gabbard’s Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders. 6th edn. Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Publishing.
- Beck, A. T. (2021). Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders. London: Penguin Books.
- Barlow, D. H., & Craske, M. G. (2021). Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Workbook. 5th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Carey, T. A. (2020). The Anxiety Cure. London: Pan Macmillan.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (2023). Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms. Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder
- NHS Digital. (2023). Mental Health of Children and Young People in England. Available at: https://digital.nhs.uk/
- NICE. (2024). Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia in Adults: Evidence Reviews. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005. (2005). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/contents
- The Care Act 2014. (2014). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/contents/enacted
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2023). Stress and Mental Health in the Workplace. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/
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