Understanding Anxiety in Children & Young People

a young boy is sitting in a chair with his arms on his lap and hands on his face looking down at the floor with a sad expression

Overview

This session provides information on the different types of anxiety conditions and how they present in children and young people. Attendees will be provided with an overview of the common warning signs of anxiety in children and young people, as well as common causes. The session will help improve confidence in attendees around supporting children and young people to manage their anxiety. The session closes by ensuring attendees are aware of the support available for children and young people across Hertfordshire and nationally in the form of support services, apps and websites.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session, attendees will be expected to:

Have an increased knowledge as to what anxiety is and how it presents in children and young people
Develop an understanding around different types of anxiety based mental health conditions
Spot the warning signs of anxiety in children and young people
Identify the causes of anxiety in children and young people
Be more equipped to support children and young people to manage anxiety
Have an awareness of further anxiety services, apps or websites to support children and young people

The tips around how to talk to young people and to make them feel heard were really useful.

Target audience

Youth professionals only.

Length

2 hours (can be adapted).

To book

Cost will be discussed upon enquiry.