Overview of course
Research shows that the number of people experiencing and suffering with anxiety is on the rise, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, so it is more important than ever that people know how to manage and minimise it. Whether the anxiety is caused by work or exam pressures, financial problems, health issues or something else, everyone can experience anxiety.
This course will give you the knowledge needed to understand the causes and effects of anxiety, how to support people who suffer from anxiety, and how to manage anxiety.
What will I learn?
Section 1: The meaning of 'anxiety' and 'panic attack'
Learn what is meant by the terms 'anxiety' and 'panic attack'.
Section 2: Causes of anxiety
Study the possible causes of anxiety.
Section 3: The effects of anxiety
Explore the physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety and the effects of anxiety on an individual and their family and friends.
Section 4: How ways of thinking and behaving affect anxiety
Look at what happens in a cycle of negative thinking, how an individual's personality and outlook on life can increase or decrease anxiety and the effects of positive thinking.
Section 5: Anxiety management and support
Cover examples of self-help for anxiety, activities to manage anxiety, and local support and treatment.
How Will I Be Assessed:
You will be assessed throughout your study by a series of assessment questions which are built into the course. Your answers are automatically saved and are available for you to revise and edit at any point before submission.
Qualification:
Level CPD Certified
Who is the course for?
To be eligible for this course you must:
Be aged 19+ on the 31st of August 2024
Live in the UK for 3 years/live in UK from EEA or have *Pre-settlement or *Settled status from the Home Office (*proof required)
Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in London, Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.
Will I have to provide anything?
This course is a fully online, self-directed, independent study course. Students must have use of a laptop to complete this course and must meet the eligibility criteria.
Am I ready to start?
Providing you meet the entry requirements detailed above this is course is fully funded and there are no fees to pay.
If you are not eligible to be fully funded but would like to complete the course, please contact your local PPL centre and they will be able to advise you on full cost (fee paying) options.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Please complete the enrolment form by clicking the 'ENROL NOW' button
We will then send you, via email, the information to access the learning portal and begin your short Online Self-Study course.
Days & times
Starting 01/08/2024