Anxiety is a feeling of being scared or worried about something or feeling panic. It is normal for everyone to feel anxiety at times as it is a natural reaction to stressful or dangerous situations.
If anxiety is affecting daily life you may wish to seek support.
MyMind helping myself pages are a great place to start with links to resources like Young Minds, Childline, Anxiety UK and more. These resources are useful if you are already open to services, on a wait list, supporting someone who is, or just want to learn more about anxiety.
Find out more about anxiety:
- What anxiety is and what causes it.
- Different types of anxiety disorder.
- What support and treatments are available.
- How to support a friend or child.
- Find ways to cope and look after yourself if you have anxiety.
Helping myself is organised into resources available in your area.
For East Cheshire click here.
For West Cheshire click here.
For Wirral click here.
Our Listen Up Group in Wirral put together 9 helpful coping strategies as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Watch the Instagram reel here.
If you would like help from CYPMHS you may wish to speak to a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) through school, or for moderate to severe mental health difficulties, you can refer to services here.
If a young person is at immediate risk and needs urgent help with their mental health, please call the 24/7 urgent mental health line by calling NHS 111 and choosing the mental health option.
