Anxiety - What to do when someone is having an anxiety attack

What is anxiety characterised by?

• Occasional worry
  

• A persistent sense of worry

• Physical Pain

• Memory Loss

How many Australians are living with anxiety?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

What does the acronym ALGEE stand for in Mental Health First Aid?

• Approach, Listen, Give, Encourage, Evaluate
  

• Assist, Learn, Guide, Empathize, Educate

• Approach, Listen, Give, Encourage, Encourage

• Assess, Listen, Guide, Empower, Educate

Which of the following is NOT typically a symptom of an anxiety attack?

• Shortness of breath

• Heart racing

• Fever

• Feeling dizzy

1. What is the first step in the ALGEE action plan?

• 1. Listen non-judgmentally

• 1. Give support and information

• 1. Approach, assess and assist with any crisis

• 1. Encourage professional help

1. What does box breathing help with during an anxiety attack?

• 1. Increases heart rate

• 1. It's just for fun

• 1. Slows breathing and calms the nervous system

• 1. Reduces physical pain

1. How should you approach someone experiencing anxiety?

• 1. Quickly and assertively

• 1. Calmly and safely

• 1. With loud, clear instructions

• 1. By immediately calling for professional help

1. What should you do when giving support and information?

• 1. Offer your personal diagnosis

• 1. Give known information only

• 1. Suggest they ignore their symptoms

• 1. Compare their situation to others

1. Why is it important to encourage other supports?

• 1. To shift responsibility

• 1. To avoid professional help

• 1. To reinforce the importance of social support

• 1. To cure anxiety

1. What should you always remember regarding company policies?

• 1. Ignore them in emergency situations

• 1. Create your own if you disagree

• 1. Follow them at all times

• 1. Only apply them to certain situations