Anxiety disorders in children: Top tips as a Friend

Duration: 8 mins DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13602

Description

In this talk, Dr. Amina Al-Yassin offers valuable tips for supporting a friend who is dealing with anxiety disorders. Her practical advice aims to provide useful strategies to assist your friend during their journey with anxiety.

Learning Objectives

A. To learn how to recognise anxiety in a child or young person
B. To explore different ways of speaking to and helping a child with anxiety including the importance of relaxation techniques, gradual exposure and growth mindset
C. To know when professional help is needed and how to access this
D. To appreciate the importance of looking after your own mental health as a friend and how to access support if needed