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Mental Health Awareness Modules

Anxiety

A practical three-hour course for organisations and groups that want people to better understand anxiety, recognise when it may be becoming difficult to manage and feel more confident responding to someone who may need support.

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Duration 3 hours
Group size 8–20 people
Delivery Interactive group training
Location Across Scotland
Overview

About this course

Anxiety is part of being human. Worry, nervousness and unease can be understandable responses to uncertainty, pressure or situations that feel threatening. For some people, however, anxiety can become persistent or overwhelming, affecting concentration, sleep, relationships, work and everyday life.

It does not always look the way we expect. Anxiety can affect both mind and body, and people may experience it very differently. Misconceptions such as “just get over it” or assumptions that anxiety is a sign of weakness can make it harder for someone to talk about what they are experiencing or ask for support.

This three-hour module looks at anxiety in a practical mental health context. Participants explore common signs and triggers, some of the ways people may manage anxiety, how to approach supportive conversations and when professional help may be appropriate.

Is this course right for your group?

Designed for

Workplaces, professional teams, community organisations and other groups that want people to feel better informed and more confident when anxiety becomes part of a mental health conversation.

Particularly useful if

  • People are unsure how to recognise when ordinary worry may be becoming more persistent or difficult to manage.
  • Your group would benefit from understanding that anxiety can have physical as well as emotional effects.
  • Comments such as “just get over it” or assumptions about weakness may be shaping the way anxiety is understood.
  • People want more confidence approaching someone they are concerned about without making assumptions or trying to diagnose them.
  • You want people to feel clearer about supportive responses and when professional help may be appropriate.
For your organisation

What this can help your organisation achieve

More confident conversations

Give people a clearer foundation for talking about anxiety without dismissing what someone is experiencing or feeling they need to have all the answers.

Earlier recognition and support

Build awareness of some of the signs that anxiety may be affecting someone’s day-to-day life, helping people recognise when a conversation or further support may be useful.

Less stigma and misunderstanding

Challenge some of the common assumptions about anxiety and encourage a more informed, thoughtful response when someone is struggling.

Outcomes

What you’ll learn

Understand anxiety more clearly

Explore the difference between anxiety as a normal human response and anxiety that becomes persistent, overwhelming or disruptive to everyday life.

Recognise common signs and symptoms

Consider some of the emotional, behavioural and physical ways anxiety can present, while recognising that experiences vary from person to person.

Explore triggers and coping approaches

Look at some of the situations and factors that can contribute to anxiety and consider practical strategies people may use to manage difficult moments.

Support someone more confidently

Develop a more thoughtful approach to listening, starting a conversation and offering support without judgement or trying to diagnose the person.

Know when further help may be useful

Consider when professional support may be appropriate and the importance of helping someone find suitable support rather than trying to take responsibility for everything yourself.

Course content

What we’ll cover

Understanding anxiety

We look at anxiety as a normal human response, what can happen when it becomes persistent or overwhelming, and some of the ways it can affect everyday life.

Recognising signs and symptoms

We explore some of the emotional, behavioural and physical signs associated with anxiety, including changes in concentration, sleep, tension and feelings of fear or unease.

Triggers and contributing factors

Participants consider some of the situations, pressures and experiences that may contribute to anxiety and why triggers can be different for different people.

Coping approaches

We look at practical strategies and approaches that may help someone manage anxiety and navigate challenging situations.

Supporting someone experiencing anxiety

We consider how to approach a conversation, listen without judgement and offer appropriate support to a friend, family member, colleague or someone else you are concerned about.

Seeking professional help

The session explores when additional support may be appropriate and how someone can be encouraged towards professional help without pressure or judgement.

Course format

What to expect

Three-hour session

A focused three-hour module with time to explore the subject without requiring a full-day course.

Small groups

Groups are usually kept to 8–16 people, allowing time for discussion, questions and participation.

Interactive learning

The session uses a mixture of presentation, group discussion, case studies, videos and practical activities rather than relying on slides alone.

Respectful discussion

Clear expectations around confidentiality and respect help participants ask questions and talk about experiences that can sometimes feel difficult or personal.

Green Ribbons

Why Green Ribbons?

Green Ribbons was founded by Jean Pryde after 30 years working in mental health settings. That experience sits behind a practical, plain-speaking approach to training that takes difficult subjects seriously without making them harder to talk about than they need to be.

Based in Moray and working across Scotland, Green Ribbons has delivered training for organisations including Diageo, Macallan and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, alongside professional bodies and community groups.

Booking

What happens next

1

Tell us what you're looking for

Tell us a little about your organisation or group, who the training is for and what you would like it to help with.

2

We'll talk it through

We'll discuss whether this module is the right fit, answer your questions and talk through the practical arrangements.

3

Arrange the training

If you'd like to go ahead, we'll agree the date, location and arrangements with you.

Enquire

Interested in this training?

Tell us a little about your group and what you’re looking for. We can talk through whether this course is the right fit and the practical arrangements.

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