'What is Panic?': A Guide for Teens and Children Exploring Panic Symptoms for Anxiety

Do you have a teen or child in your life who may be experiencing anxiety or panic symptoms?

If so, it can be difficult to understand what they are going through and how to help them cope.

That’s why we’ve created a guide to help explore what panic is and how to recognise its symptoms.

The guide explores:

What is anxiety?
What is panic?
The Panic Cycle.
Flight, fight, freeze response.
Super Scanner googles and turning down the sensitivity.
Refocusing and distraction techniques.

These cards are also the perfect therapy resource for EMHPs, CWPs, and ELSAs to use in their 1:1 sessions.

This resource is suitable for KS2+.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

KS2:

H15. that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life; the importance of taking care of mental health.
H17. to recognise that feelings can change over time and range in intensity.
H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
H19. a varied vocabulary to use when talking about feelings; about how to express feelings in different ways.
H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
H21. to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.
H24. problem-solving strategies for dealing with emotions, challenges and change, including the transition to new schools.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances. HWB 0-03a / HWB 1-03a / HWB 2-03a / HWB 3-03a / HWB 4-03a.
I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave. HWB 0-04a / HWB 1-04a / HWB 2-04a / HWB 3-04a / HWB 4-04a.
I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.

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