Practical strategies, symbols, and Easy Read formatting
We can now create a full, structured Easy Read PowerPoint that covers all
of this content with:
Slides for each topic/module
Symbols/icons for accessibility and visual cues
Level 1 (simple) and Level 2 (detailed) content
Quizzes integrated at the appropriate points
Easy Read formatting and presenter notes for teachers or support workers
Before I generate the PowerPoint, I want to confirm structure so it’s
exactly how you want it:
Proposed Slide Structure:
Title / Welcome
Anger Is Not Bad
Anger Can Be Harder for Some (ADHD/Autism)
Why Might Someone Be Angry Inside?
When Parents Split Up
How Family Changes Can Affect Feelings
Ways to Help with Big Feelings
Remember
For Families and Supporters
Support Helps Everyone
What Anger Feels Like
Types of Anger
Managing Anger Safely
Quick Cool-Down Techniques
Key Messages
Key Differences Between Anxiety and Anger
Reflection / Questions
Easy Read Level 2 Quiz – Anger & Anxiety
Addiction Module – Level 1
Addiction Module – Level 2 + Quiz
Conduct Disorder Overview
Talking Therapies Overview (CBT etc.)
Anorexia Module – Level 1
Anorexia Module – Level 2
Anorexia Recovery & Safeguarding
Mental Health Services & Support Overview
Accessibility Considerations
A–Z Mental Illnesses Quick Reference
Final Reassurance & Key Messages
Proposed Slide Structure – Anxiety & Anger Link Module
Slide 1 – Title
Anxiety, Anger, and Stress: Understanding Your Feelings
🧠
Symbols: brain + emotional faces (😟😠🌪️)
Slide 2 – What is Anxiety?
Feeling worried, nervous, or scared
Happens before tests, performances, or new experiences
Can become overwhelming if it affects daily life
✅
Support: therapy, breathing exercises, relaxation
Slide 3 – Key Signs & Symptoms
Worry a lot about school, family, friends, or health
Avoid places or activities due to fear
Stomach aches, headaches, nausea
Trouble sleeping, tired during the day
Upset, irritable, tearful
Hard to concentrate, racing thoughts, physical symptoms
Slide 4 – How Anxiety is Identified
Talk to child, parents, teachers
Observe behavior at school and home
Assessments by mental health professionals
Rule out medical conditions
Diagnosis if frequent, long-lasting, affects daily life
Slide 5 – Types of Anxiety (Easy Read)
General Anxiety: Worrying a lot, hard to relax
Panic Attacks: Sudden strong fear, fast heart, dizziness
Social Anxiety: Scared around people, avoid social situations
Phobias: Fear of specific things
Agoraphobia: Fear of leaving safe spaces
Separation Anxiety: Fear of being away from loved ones
Selective Mutism: Hard to speak in certain settings
Slide 6 – Anger vs Anxiety
Feature
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Anxiety
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Anger
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Trigger
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Worry about what might happen
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Reaction to something unfair now
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Focus
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Possible danger/failure
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Person, action, or event that caused harm
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Emotion feels like
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Worries, fear, nervousness
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Frustration, irritation, rage
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Body reactions
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Fast heartbeat, tense muscles
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Very similar – physical stress symptoms
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Slide 7 – How They Connect
Anger as a defense – protects against feeling out of control
Anxiety turning into anger – can build up and cause outbursts
A vicious cycle – anxiety →
anger → more anxiety
Slide 8 – Real-Life Examples
Anxious about a job interview →
snaps at partner
Worries about money →
frustrated with minor problems
Concerned about health →
angry at doctors
Slide 9 – Why It Matters
Spot early signs of anxiety and anger
Use calming techniques: breathing, grounding, talking
Seek therapy or support
Slide 10 – Stress, Anxiety, and Anger Comparison
Aspect
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Stress
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Anxiety
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Anger
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Trigger
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External pressures
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Internal/external fears
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Frustration, injustice
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Feelings
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Overwhelmed, tense
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Worried, nervous
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Irritated, resentful
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Duration
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Short-term
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Long-lasting
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Short or long, can build
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Slide 11 – Support & Strategies
Talking therapies (CBT)
Relaxation techniques: breathing, mindfulness, gentle movement
School support: quiet spaces, extra time for tests
Positive routines: sleep, meals, screen time
Guidance for parents and teachers
Medication if recommended
Slide 12 – Reassurance
Anxiety is common and treatable
With support, students can:
Feel more in control
Build confidence
Enjoy school and friendships
Slide 13 – Optional Quiz (Easy Read)
What is anxiety?
How is anxiety different from normal worry?
Name one type of anxiety disorder
Can children have anxiety?
How can anxiety lead to anger?
Symbols / Visual Ideas
😟 Worried face = anxiety
😠 Angry face = anger
🌪️ Tornado = stress
🧘 Calm pose = relaxation
💬 Speech bubble = talking to someone
🏫 School = support environment
Standard reference text (for Word / book / adult learners)
Easy Read version (child-friendly, Level 1, simplified sentences)
PowerPoint slide outlines
Support strategies and reassurance
Links with anger, stress, and trauma
I can now turn this into a ready-to-use, Easy Read PowerPoint module with
symbols/icons, child- and parent-friendly slides, optional quiz slides, and
presenter notes. This will include:
Title & Introduction slides
Definitions & symptoms of anxiety
Types of anxiety disorders (general, panic, social, phobia, agoraphobia,
separation anxiety, selective mutism, trauma-related)
Anxiety at school & in daily life
Anger vs anxiety – differences & cycle
Stress, anxiety, and anger comparison
Support strategies & coping techniques
Reassurance & help available
Quiz / reflection slides (optional)
It will include child-friendly symbols like: 😟😠🌪️🧘💬🏫💓
for anxiety, anger, stress, calming, talking, school, and heart/support.
A – Alcohol Use Disorder
Definition: Trouble controlling
alcohol use, even when it causes harm.
Support:
Detox programs
Counselling or therapy
Recovery groups (e.g., AA)
Symbols/Visuals: 🚫🥂 (no-drink icon)
Level 1 – Easy Read:
Alcohol can make life harder if
someone cannot stop drinking.
Help is available.
People can get better with
support.
Who to talk to: doctor,
counsellor, family, support groups
Level 2 – More Detail:
Alcohol use disorder is a medical
condition, not a moral failing.
Can affect:
Health (liver, heart, brain)
Relationships
Work or school
Recovery involves professional
help, structured support, and personal motivation.
Slide / PowerPoint Content:
Slide 1: Title – Alcohol Use
Disorder
Slide 2: What it is – Trouble
controlling alcohol
Slide 3: Effects – Health,
relationships, work/school
Slide 4: Support – Detox,
counselling, recovery groups
Slide 5: Symbol – 🚫🥂
Quiz Questions:
What is alcohol use disorder?
Name one type of support for
someone with alcohol problems.
True or False: Alcohol use
disorder is a moral weakness.
A – Alzheimer’s Disease
Definition: Memory loss and
thinking difficulties, usually in older age.
Support:
Routine and structured daily life
Memory support aids (notes,
labels)
Therapy or cognitive stimulation
Symbols/Visuals: 🧓 (elderly person)
Level 1 – Easy Read:
Alzheimer’s makes it hard to
remember things.
People may forget words, places,
or events.
Help is available from family,
doctors, or support services.
Level 2 – More Detail:
Alzheimer’s is a progressive
brain condition, mostly in older adults.
Can affect:
Memory
Thinking and planning
Mood and behaviour
Support helps maintain
independence and safety.
Slide / PowerPoint Content:
Slide 1: Title – Alzheimer’s
Disease
Slide 2: What it is – Memory
loss, thinking problems
Slide 3: Effects – Daily life,
mood, planning
Slide 4: Support – Routine,
memory aids, therapy
Slide 5: Symbol – 🧓
Quiz Questions:
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Name one way support can help
someone with Alzheimer’s.
True or False: Alzheimer’s only
affects memory.
✅ These
entries are now ready to slot into the full Easy Read PowerPoint / Word package
alongside Abuse, Addiction, Anxiety & Anger, and Anorexia.
If you like, I can continue
completing the A–Z series in the same style (e.g., ADHD, Agoraphobia, Bipolar
Disorder, Depression, etc.) so that the entire mental health A–Z is ready for
Easy Read modules and slides.
Do you want me to continue
building the A–Z series ne
A – Anxiety Disorders
Definition: Anxiety disorders
involve excessive worry, fear, or panic that affects daily life.
Includes:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
(GAD)
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Specific Phobias
Support:
Talking therapies (CBT)
Relaxation or mindfulness
exercises
School or work support
Symbols/Visuals: 💭 (brain/thought bubble), 😟 (worried face)
Easy Read Anxiety Module – All
Levels
Slide 1 – Title Slide
Anxiety Awareness Module
Understanding anxiety, symptoms, types, and support
Suitable for Level 1, 2, and 3 learners
Easy Read and detailed versions included
🧠
Symbol: Brain + thought cloud
Slide 2 – What is Anxiety? (Level
1)
Anxiety is when someone feels
very worried, scared, or nervous
Everyone feels anxious sometimes
Anxiety disorders happen when
worry lasts a long time and affects daily life
Slide 3 – Signs & Symptoms
(Easy Read)
Worrying a lot
Feeling tense
Hard to relax
Fast heartbeat
Sweaty hands
Shaking
Trouble sleeping
Avoiding places or activities
Slide 4 – Types of Anxiety (Level
1)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
(GAD): constant worry
Panic Disorder: sudden intense
fear or panic attacks
Social Anxiety: fear of being
judged in social situations
Specific Phobias: fear of certain
objects or situations
Separation Anxiety: fear of being
apart from important people
Slide 5 – Causes & Risk
Factors (Level 2)
Genetics / family history
Brain chemistry differences
Stressful life events (trauma,
loss, big changes)
Personality traits
(perfectionism, high sensitivity)
Environmental factors (school,
work, relationships)
Slide 6 – How Anxiety Affects
Life (Level 2)
Physical: racing heart, fatigue,
tension, headaches
Emotional: worry, fear,
irritability, panic
Cognitive: trouble concentrating,
overthinking, indecision
Behavioural: avoidance,
withdrawal, compulsive behaviours
Slide 7 – Managing Anxiety
Level 1: Talk to someone you
trust, take deep breaths, exercise, routine, rest
Level 2: Therapy (CBT,
mindfulness), medication if needed, structured routines, stress management,
lifestyle support
Level 3: Person-centred support,
trauma-informed care, professional monitoring
Slide 8 – Support & Help
Trusted adult / friend
Doctor / mental health
professional
Online therapy (if available)
UK / USA / worldwide helplines
(can include 988, Samaritans, Mind, NAMI, etc.)
💛
Symbol: heart + hands
Slide 9 – Quiz / Reflection
(Optional)
Level 1 Questions:
Anxiety is: ⬜ Feeling nervous ⬜ Feeling sad ⬜ Feeling hungry
Everyone feels anxious sometimes:
⬜ True ⬜ False
Anxiety disorders affect daily
life: ⬜ True ⬜ False
Level 2 Questions:
Name two physical signs of
anxiety
Name two ways anxiety can affect
thinking
Which treatments can help? ⬜ Therapy ⬜ Medication ⬜ Avoidance ⬜ Healthy routines
Answer Guide:
Fast heartbeat, shaking, sweaty
hands, trouble sleeping
Trouble concentrating,
overthinking, indecision
Therapy, medication, healthy
routines
Slide 10 – Important Messages
Anxiety is not a weakness
It can be managed with support
and strategies
Everyone’s experience is different
Asking for help is strong, not
weak
Easy Read PowerPoint: Mental
Health Awareness – Bipolar Disorder & Anxiety
Section 1: Bipolar Disorder
Slide 1 – Title
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Mood, energy, and activity
changes
Help and support are available
Slide 2 – What is Bipolar
Disorder?
A mental health condition
Causes strong changes in:
Mood (how you feel)
Energy
Sleep
Concentration
Daily life activities
Slide 3 – Types of Episodes
🌟 Mania:
Very excited, full of energy, or irritable; racing thoughts; less sleep; risky
choices; can last 7+ days
⚡ Hypomania:
Like mania but less strong; noticeable changes; usually does not require
hospital care
😔 Depression:
Very sad or hopeless; tired; low energy; sleep/appetite changes; lasts 2+ weeks
🔄 Mixed
episodes: Feeling high and low at the same time
Slide 4 – Rapid Cycling &
Cyclothymia
Rapid cycling: 4+ mood episodes
in 12 months
Cyclothymic disorder: Milder mood
swings for 2+ years (1 year for children/adolescents); never full
mania/hypomania or major depression
Slide 5 – Causes & Risk
Factors
Family history (genetics)
Brain chemistry and structure
Stressful life events or trauma
Not caused by personal failure
Slide 6 – Treatment &
Management
Medicines: Mood stabilizers,
antipsychotics, sometimes antidepressants
Therapy & support groups:
Learning coping skills, psychoeducation
Lifestyle routines: Sleep,
healthy eating, stress management, avoid alcohol & drugs
Slide 7 – Crisis Support
Thoughts of suicide or self-harm:
Take seriously, get help straight away
U.S.: Call/text 988, 911 in
emergency
Outside U.S.: Contact local
crisis services
Slide 8 – Easy Read Quiz
(Optional)
Bipolar affects: ☐ Mood & energy ☐ Only sleep ☐ Only mood
Mania: ☐ Excited/full of energy with risky behavior
☐ Tired ☐ Having a cold
Hypomania: ☐ Less strong mania ☐ Same as depression ☐ Sleep problem
Depressive episode length: ☐ 2+ weeks ☐ 1 day ☐ 1 year
Rapid cycling: ☐ 4+ episodes/year ☐ Ride a bike fast ☐ 1 mood swing
Cyclothymic disorder: ☐ Strong mania ☐ Milder mood swings for years ☐ Anxiety disorder
Name one treatment
Slide 9 – Learning Reminder
Quiz is optional
No right or wrong answers
Supports understanding, not
testing
Section 2: Anxiety Disorders
Slide 10 – What is Anxiety?
General worry, tension, hard to
relax
Panic disorder: sudden strong
fear, racing heart, dizzy, shaky
Social anxiety: scared around
people, worry about being judged
Phobias: strong fear of something
specific
Agoraphobia: fear of leaving
home, crowds, travel
Separation anxiety (children):
scared to be away from parents
Selective mutism (children):
trouble speaking in some places
Slide 11 – Anxiety in Children
(Easy Read)
Fear of being away from parents
Trouble speaking in school
Some act out, others withdraw
Support is important
Slide 12 – Anxiety vs Stress vs
Anger
Aspect
|
Stress
|
Anxiety
|
Anger
|
Trigger
|
External pressure
|
Internal/external fears
|
Frustration/injustice
|
Feelings
|
Overwhelmed, tense
|
Worried, nervous
|
Irritated, hostile
|
Duration
|
Short-term
|
Often long-lasting
|
Short or long
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