Panic Management

Panic is a common feeling that accompanies fears and worries. When we experience panic, it may feel like we are in danger and our bodies become overwhelmed with uncomfortable physical sensations.

You may need support for your panic if you are experiencing distress or it is interfering with your daily life.

Here are some of the common symptoms of panic:

• feeing dizzy or faint
• difficulty breathing or chest pain
• skipping, racing or pounding heart
• tunnel vision
• hot flushes or chills
• sweating
• shaking or trembling

These feelings could be your bodies way of telling you that somethings not quite right and it’s time to get support from a trusted adult.

The Panic Management intervention is designed to help you understand your feelings of panic and find strategies to help. The support typically lasts for 4, one-hour sessions over a 4-week period. We can also add Panic Management sessions to other interventions we offer. We will meet with you in a private space at your educational setting.

Panic Management is recommended for 11+.

Just bring yourself and your motivation to make changes!

• Understanding panic symptoms and why this happens
• Identifying your triggers
• Practicing coping skills such as breathing and distraction techniques
• Supporting you to face your fears
• Staying well plan

If you wish to access support, please speak to your school or college’s Designated Mental Health Lead (DMHL) or another trusted staff member. The DMHL can then make a referral to our service or signpost you to appropriate support.

Speak to the Designated Mental Health Lead (DMHL) at your school/college who can refer you to our service.
Or  download the information leaflet, fill in your details on the final page and hand this to a trusted member of staff who will pass this onto the DMHL..
The Mental Health Support Team is not an emergency service and is unable to provide urgent or crisis care. If a child or young person is in crisis, you should:

• Call Freephone 0800 6444 101 (Single Point of Access (SPA) 24/7 Mental Health Helpline)
• NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health service
• If you/they are seriously ill or injured, dial 999 for the emergency services or attend A&E