🔷 SLIDE 1 – Title Slide
Anxiety Awareness Module
Understanding Anxiety, Symptoms, Types, and Support
Suitable for:
- Level 1 learners (Easy Read)
- Level 2 learners (students/support roles)
- Level 3 learners (professionals/educators)
Easy Read and detailed versions included
🔷 SLIDE 2 – What is Anxiety? (Level 1 Easy Read)
Anxiety means feeling very worried, scared, or nervous.
Everyone feels anxious sometimes.
Anxiety becomes a problem when:
- It lasts a long time
- It 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 Easy Read)
- General Anxiety – ongoing worry, hard to relax
- Panic Disorder – sudden strong fear, fast heartbeat
- Social Anxiety – fear of people, worry about being judged
- Phobias – strong fear of something specific
- Agoraphobia – fear of leaving home or being outside
- Separation Anxiety – fear of being away from parents
- Selective Mutism – difficulty speaking in certain places
🔷 SLIDE 5 – Anxiety in Children (Easy Read)
Children with anxiety may:
- Fear being away from parents
- Struggle to speak in school
- Act out or withdraw
- Need extra support
🔷 SLIDE 6 – Anxiety vs Stress vs Anger (Level 2)
| Aspect | Stress | Anxiety | Anger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigger | External pressure | Internal/external fears | Frustration/injustice |
| Feelings | Overwhelmed | Worried | Irritated |
| Duration | Short-term | Long-term | Short or long |
🔷 SLIDE 7 – How Anxiety is Identified (Level 2 / 3)
- Conversations with child, parent, or teacher
- Observation at school and home
- Questionnaires and assessments
- GP, counsellor, psychologist input
- Diagnosis if ongoing and affects daily life
🔷 SLIDE 8 – Support & Treatment (All Levels)
- Talking therapies (CBT, counselling)
- Medication (if prescribed)
- Relaxation techniques
- School support
- Parent and teacher support
- Healthy routines (sleep, meals, activity)
🔷 SLIDE 9 – Real-Life Examples (Level 2)
- Stomach pain before school
- Avoiding social situations
- Trouble sleeping
- Tearful or irritable
- Low concentration
🔷 SLIDE 10 – Anger & Anxiety Connection (Level 2)
- Anxiety can lead to anger
- Anger can increase anxiety
- This creates a cycle
👉 Use:
- Breathing exercises
- Grounding techniques
- Talking to someone
🔷 SLIDE 11 – Getting Help (Easy Read)
- Therapy
- Medication
- Support from family and services
No one has to manage anxiety alone.
Support helps people:
- Feel in control
- Build confidence
- Enjoy life
🔷 SLIDE 12 – Quiz (Level 1 / Easy Read)
- What is anxiety?
- How is anxiety different from normal worry?
- What happens in a panic attack?
- Name one type of anxiety.
- Can children have anxiety?
🔷 SLIDE 13 – Quiz Answers
- Feeling very worried or scared
- Anxiety lasts longer and affects daily life
- Fast heart, dizzy, shaky, strong fear
- Social anxiety, panic disorder, phobia, etc.
- Yes
🔷 SLIDE 14 – Summary (All Levels)
- Anxiety is common and treatable
- It affects thoughts, feelings, and the body
- Different types need different support
- Support improves quality of life
📘 FULL EASY READ VERSION (LEVEL 1)
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is when someone feels very worried or scared.
It is normal sometimes.
Anxiety becomes a problem when it lasts a long time.
Signs
- Worrying a lot
- Feeling tense
- Fast heartbeat
- Trouble sleeping
- Avoiding things
Types
- General anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety
- Phobias
- Fear of going outside
- Fear of being away from parents
Support
- Talk to someone
- Therapy
- Medication
- Support from family and school
Important Message
It is okay to ask for help.
Support is available.
📘 LEVEL 2 (MORE DETAIL – TRAINING VERSION)
Anxiety in Practice
Anxiety can:
- Affect behaviour
- Affect learning
- Affect relationships
Key Symptoms
- Physical (heart rate, sweating)
- Emotional (fear, worry)
- Behavioural (avoidance)
Professional Understanding
- Anxiety disorders are diagnosed when symptoms are persistent
- They must affect functioning (school, work, life)
- Assessment is done by health professionals
Support Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure therapy (gradual support)
- Medication (if required)
- Environmental adjustments
📘 LEVEL 3 (PROFESSIONAL / EDUCATOR VERSION)
Advanced Understanding
- Anxiety involves cognitive distortions
- Fear response activates the nervous system (fight/flight)
- Chronic anxiety affects neurodevelopment in children
Assessment
- Clinical interviews
- Diagnostic tools (e.g. GAD-7)
- Behavioural observations
- Multi-agency input
Intervention
- CBT and structured therapy
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Behavioural strategies
- Sensory-aware environments
Safeguarding Note
If a person expresses:
- Self-harm
- Suicide thoughts
👉 Immediate referral to crisis services is required
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