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VIDEO: Reframing anxiety 
VIDEO: Reframing anxiety 

This is a video from The Social by BBC Scotland. Esther De La Ford explains what anxiety is and how to manage it. She talks about ‘reframing anxiety’ to navigate it.

VIDEO: Tips for dealing with panic attacks and anxiety
VIDEO: Tips for dealing with panic attacks and anxiety

This is a video from The Social by BBC Scotland. Caragh shares her experiences and gives examples of exercises that help her manage anxiety and panic attacks.

Panic self-help Guide
Panic self-help Guide

A panic self-help guide. Download Panic Guide  

Panic Worksheets
Panic Worksheets

A series of worksheets to help mange your panic Panic Worksheet –  Internal Sensation Exposure Diary Panic Worksheet – Situational Exposure Diary Panic Worksheet – Anxiety Symptoms Record Panic Worksheet –  Relaxation Monitoring Worksheet Panic…

Arresting your panic thoughts
Arresting your panic thoughts

This is a strategy for managing the catastrophic thoughts people tend to have during a panic attack. Focus on breathing as slowly as you can. Be aware particularly of extending your exhale. Don’t “fight” the…

Tips on managing change in our lives
Tips on managing change in our lives

We all have to cope and manage with change in our lives for lots of reasons. Here are some tips and thoughts on navigating through a period of change.

Relaxation
Relaxation

If you feel tense a lot of the time, you can try learning some relaxation skills, as these should be helpful.

Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological therapy based on the relationships between what we think, what we do and how we feel. CBT teaches you how to recognise and tackle problems in the here and now, rather than in the past.  

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