Anxiety in Children and Young People during COVID-19
Learn about anxiety and discover helpful strategies to support young people struggling with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for teachers, supporters, guardians, and parents of children affected by the current COVID-19 situation.
What topics will you cover?
Impact of COVID 19 on mental health/anxiety in young people
What is anxiety and its causes
Importance of support
Guidance for parents
Spotting symptoms
Advice/treatment and support
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
identify what anxiety is and how does it affects us
explain the possible impact of COVID-19 on mental health generally for us all during lockdown
investigate how a parent or professional working with adolescents might spot anxiety
classify the causes and triggers of anxiety
solve how to protect vulnerable youths suffering from anxiety
explore further resources from mental health organisations for future support
