This page talks about anxiety symptoms (including panic feelings). If it feels too much, take a break and come back later. If you feel unsafe or in crisis, go to Where to get help.
Tap what you need right now.
Anxiety is your brain’s “danger alarm.” It’s meant to protect you — but sometimes it goes off too often, too loudly, or at the wrong time.
Anxiety is real — and support + skills can make it smaller.
Anxiety looks different for everyone. Some teens look “fine” on the outside while their brain is running a marathon on the inside.
If you want, we can build a separate page later: Teens — School Stress & Exam Pressure.
Put both feet on the floor. Press your toes down. Breathe in for 4… out for 6… three times. Name one thing you can do next that is small and kind.
Anxiety is not “weakness” or “overreacting.” When we use kinder words, people feel safer asking for help.
Parent/carer, teacher, school counsellor, dean, coach, youth worker.
GP, therapist, counsellor, community youth service.
If you’re unsafe right now, contact your local emergency services or a crisis line.
Grounding cards, breathing tools, worry dump, calm plan.
A single “grab everything” page for printables.
Add your hub “sibling buttons” here once those pages exist.
