Anxiety affects people in different ways, and as someone working in the social care sector, you may often encounter individuals dealing with its challenges. Understanding anxiety, recognising its triggers, and knowing how to manage it are all essential skills for you to have. This free anxiety course is designed to build your confidence and provide you with practical tools for addressing anxiety in your role.
By raising awareness of anxiety and sharing strategies to support people who use services, this course empowers you to make a real difference. Together, we can help reduce the impact of anxiety on individuals, families, and communities while creating supportive and empathetic environments for those who need it most.
Why Take This e-Learning Course?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges in the UK. It doesn’t just affect individuals but also impacts families, workplaces, and wider communities. Whether you’re working directly with people who use services or supporting teams in your organisation, improving your understanding of anxiety equips you to better navigate situations where mental health support is needed.
Here’s why this course is designed specifically for you:
- Increase your confidence: Learn to recognise symptoms of anxiety, understand its causes, and respond appropriately to different situations in your role.
- Support better outcomes: Anxiety can influence relationships, work, and health. By understanding how to recognise triggers and implement management strategies, you can offer meaningful support to people who use services.
- Stay informed and prepared: Get an overview of treatment options, support services, and professional resources available in the UK.
- Gain practical tools: This course goes beyond theory by teaching you mindfulness techniques, grounding strategies, and ways to actively support others.
Through this course, you’ll be able to provide informed, empathetic, and effective support to people coping with anxiety – while also learning how to prioritise your own emotional wellbeing along the way.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of anxiety and how to address it in your role. You’ll learn to:
- Understand the emotional, physical, and behavioural symptoms of anxiety and how they manifest in everyday settings.
- Identify common triggers and develop proactive strategies to manage them.
- Explore the causes of anxiety, including life experiences, biological factors, and personal circumstances.
- Understand the differences between normal feelings of anxiety and anxiety disorders.
- Use self-help techniques, like mindfulness, relaxation, and grounding, to manage anxiety in yourself and others.
- Recognise signs that someone may need professional support and learn when it’s appropriate to refer them.
- Provide meaningful emotional support to people who use services, including active listening and empathy.
- Understand the types of anxiety disorders and the resources available to professionals in the UK, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other treatments.
- Reduce stigma and promote a supportive culture around mental health in your workplace and community.
This course equips you with knowledge, skills, and actionable strategies you can use immediately in your role.
Target Audience
This course is designed for anyone working in the social care sector who wants to improve their understanding of anxiety and how to address it effectively. It’s ideal for:
- Carers, care workers, and support staff who interact directly with people who use services.
- Family support workers and community outreach professionals who provide guidance to individuals or families navigating anxiety.
- Managers, team leaders, and HR professionals looking to address anxiety in workplace settings and provide support for staff and teams.
- Anyone new to social care or supporting those with mental health challenges who wants practical, evidence-based knowledge.
Whether you’re experienced in your role or just starting out, this course gives you the tools to make a difference.
FAQ
How long does the course take to complete?
This is a self-paced course designed to fit into busy schedules. Most learners complete it in around an hour.
Do I need any prior knowledge to take this course?
No. We start with the basics and build up your knowledge. There’s no need for previous experience or qualifications.
Is this course specific to the UK?
Yes, it focuses on anxiety-related challenges, support systems, and treatments relevant to England and the UK.
Will I get a certificate at the end?
Yes, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that you can add to your training portfolio.
How will this course benefit me in my role?
This course provides the knowledge and practical tools to better identify, understand, and support people experiencing anxiety. You’ll gain strategies that you can use in your everyday work with people who use services, as well as insights for handling workplace challenges.
What if I have questions during the course?
Our team is here to support you. If you have questions, you’ll be able to reach out for help.
By enrolling in this course, you’re equipping yourself with practical knowledge and empathy-driven tools to help reduce the impact anxiety has on people. Start today and feel confident in your ability to support others while promoting better mental health awareness in your role.
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Anxiety Training Course Online CPD Accredited and Government Funding
We’re working on getting this Anxiety Training Course Online CPD accredited, and any course that’s approved will be clearly labelled as CPD accredited on the site. Not every health and social care course has to be accredited to help you meet CQC expectations – what matters is that staff are competent, confident and properly trained for their roles under Regulation 18. Our courses are built to support those requirements, and because they’re not government funded there are no eligibility checks or ID needed – you can enrol and start learning straight away.

