Young Minds provides information about Anxiety
Young Minds provide young people with the tools to look after their mental health. They empower adults to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives. And they give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in.
Young Minds strive to create a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
Young Minds strive to create a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
Stress / Anxiety
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is when you feel scared, worried or panicky about something. It’s a normal, human feeling and your body’s natural response to stress or danger. Anyone can experience anxiety, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or faith.
We all feel anxious from time to time. But the feeling usually passes once we feel safe or solve the problem that was causing the anxiety.
When is anxiety a problem?
Anxiety becomes a problem when it stops you from doing the things you want or need to do in life. If this sounds like you, it might be time to get some help. A good place to start is by making an appointment with your GP. If your anxiety is having a major impact on your life, they might diagnose you with an anxiety disorder. But your anxiety doesn’t have to be severe for you to get help.
Young people have told us that their anxiety has sometimes been dismissed as perfectionism or the normal ups and downs of being a teenager. But if it’s impacting your life, you deserve help. If someone dismisses your experience, remember that it doesn’t mean what you’re feeling isn’t valid.
What causes anxiety?
All sorts of things can cause anxiety. There’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ reason to feel anxious. Sometimes it has a clear trigger, but other times it can feel like it comes out of nowhere. Some people might feel it in specific situations. Others might feel it more generally. The cause of your anxiety can also change over time.
Follow the link below to access a toolkit of support in coping with Anxiety.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/mental-health-conditions/anxiety/
