Panic disorder/panic attacks
This lesson wll focus on panic disorder and panic attacks, identifying when a panic attack might be happening and learning helpful coping strategies. This lesson covers issues about mental health. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
Panic disorder/panic attacks
This lesson wll focus on panic disorder and panic attacks, identifying when a panic attack might be happening and learning helpful coping strategies. This lesson covers issues about mental health. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Panic attacks - definition, causes, symptoms
- Coping strategies (e.g. CBT and box breathing)
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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3 Questions
Q1.
Depression is the most common mental health issue in the UK.
False
Q2.
What do we call 'the state of being comfortable and happy'?
Normal
OK
Q3.
Which of the following are ways of looking after our mental health?
Developing resilience
Healthy diet
Keeping a gratitude journal
Regular exercise
6 Questions
Q1.
A panic attack is a feeling of sudden and intense anxiety. Is this true or false?
False
Q2.
What might be some of the triggers for a panic attack?
Crowded spaces
Exams
Medical appointments
Plane journeys
Q3.
You might be diagnosed with panic disorder if you continue worrying for how long after having panic attacks?
One day
One week
One year
Q4.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behaving Therapies
Condition Behavioural Therapy
Coordinating Behavioural Therapy
Q5.
CBT deals with your current problems, rather than past issues. True or false?
False
Q6.
Which of the following sequences describes box breathing?
exhale, inhale, hold your breath, exhale
inhale, exhale, hold your breath