Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear of something. Lots of people feel anxious in certain situations, like when giving a speech or sitting an exam, but sometimes anxiety can be
We have put together resources on anxiety, links to organisations, factsheets, videos, podcasts and exercises which can help you better understand different types of anxiety, what causes it and ways to manage it.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please send them to eastspace@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand what anxiety is, what causes it, the different types of anxiety and ideas on how to manage it in a way that works for you.
Factsheets on a range of different types of anxiety from Anxiety UK
Anxiety disorders factsheet from Re-think Mental Illness
Anxiety factsheet from NHS Inform
Anxiety factsheet from the Mental Health Foundation
Anxiety and panic attacks factsheet from Mind
Factsheet on anxiety from Psychology Tools
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information to help you, or someone close to you, to deal with the difficulties related to anxiety.
11 tips to help manage anxiety from Psychology Today
Information and activities on anxiety from Get Self-help
Anxiety self-help guide from NHS Inform
Myths and misconceptions about anxiety’ article from Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Anxiety management strategies from Beyond Blue
How to cope with anxiety from Healthline
Tips to manage anxiety and stress from Anxiety and Depression Association of America
How to reduce anxiety from Headspace
Relaxation mindfulness exercises can help you manage your anxiety. Check out our section on relaxation and mindfulness exercises here:
Covid-19 related resources
10 tips to help if you are worried about COVID-19 from NHS UK
A guide from Health in Mind about Coronavirus and keeping well. This guide is based on the 5 ways to wellbeing. Learn more the 5 ways on in our self-help area – 5 ways to wellbeing
Help Guide’s article on Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Worry.
The Mental Health Foundation’s mental health tips during COVID-19
Penumbra’ guide called ‘Responding to Change’ can help you manage your wellbeing during Covid-19
A personalised wellbeing plan template from National Academy for Social Prescribing
A guide from Mind on the anxiety caused by wearing a mask and/or face coverings
9 tips for coping with face mask anxiety from Your Way
An article from Help Guide about dealing with uncertainty during Covid-19
Worksheets
Here are some worksheets and activities you can try in your own time.
Anxiety worksheets from the Centre for Clinical Interventions
Thought record sheet for anxiety from Get Self-help
Organisations and services
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to anxiety:
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.
Videos
Podcasts