What is Anxiety? – Start Here!

Anxiety is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses, anxiety is helpful. It protects us from danger, and focuses our attention on problems. But when anxiety is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can become debilitating.

The What is Anxiety? worksheet presents a simple, easy-to-understand overview of anxiety. Topics include symptoms, types of anxiety, the cycle of avoidance, and common treatments such as CBT, relaxation skills, and exposure. Cognitive behavioural therapy – CBT