Anxiety

What is anxiety?

Are some people more vulnerable to anxiety?

What does anxiety look like in adolescents?

The impact of social media

Adolescent anxiety triggers

How does a parent know that their adolescent is anxious?

Warning signs

Alcohol and drug use, mood and depression

Discussing self harm concerns

Impact on the parents of anxious adolescents

Practical steps that parents can take to support their adolescent

Validating an adolescents concerns

Being a coach

Helping parents when their adolescent is in crisis mode

How hard to push as a parent - the fear thermometer

When to get help

Key messages

What is Anxiety

How do I talk to my child about anxiety

Worrying about your Childs anxiety

Warning signs that the anxiety is getting worse

In crisis

When should I seek help

Introductions: Gray and Lawrence talk with psychologists from CAF services

Being proactive and self-compassion

Acceptance, journalling, and making a commitment

Keeping busy and the importance of exercise

Lifestyle balance, making time, and being comfortable

Gratitude

Key messages and reflections

A parent's journey and listening

Getting help and what not to do

What parents can do

Have we caused this? Strengths and vulnerabilities

Feeling safe and resources