Anxiety in teens

Separation anxiety

Anxiety is our body’s natural alarm that tells us when we’re in danger. It can protect you from harm. But it can also happen for no obvious reason, get advice from Childline:

• different types of anxiety
• how anxiety feels
• how to manage your anxiety
• what can happen when we get anxious
• why we get anxious

 

 

Most people feel stressed sometimes. And it’s completely natural. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with, get help from Childline:

• being healthy
• get stress under control
• planning and preparing
• relaxing
• run, walk, skip, swim or skate
• write, type or draw

If you’re feeling stressed about taking exams, you aren’t alone. Get advice from Childline:

• beat exam stress
• exam results and expectations
• worrying about exams

 

Panic attacks are really common. They happen suddenly and you might feel like something bad is about to happen. No physical harm can come from having a panic attack, get advice from Childline:

 

• finding ways to cope
• how to deal with panic attacks
• what a panic attack feels like
• what can cause a panic attack
• what to do after a panic attack
• why do panic attacks happen

 

Lots of young people struggle to fall asleep at night. Thinking about school, people or events can leave you feeling restless. Get advice from Childline:

 

• 7 tips for falling asleep
• 8 things to avoid
• getting out of bed
• why sleep is important

The parenting support section provides advice, support, tips and all aspects of parenting:

• Bullying
• Stress and anxiety (parent)
• Talking with teenagers

Childline provide useful information and support to help with teenagers:

• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Depression and feeling sad
• Loneliness and isolation

Getting the right help at the right time - contact Family Connect now!

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