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WorksheetsAnxiety - What to do when someone is having an anxiety attack
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
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
What is the first step in the ALGEE action plan?
Listen non-judgmentally
Give support and information
Approach, assess and assist with any crisis
Encourage professional help
What does box breathing help with during an anxiety attack?
Increases heart rate
It's just for fun
Slows breathing and calms the nervous system
Reduces physical pain
How should you approach someone experiencing anxiety?
Quickly and assertively
Calmly and safely
With loud, clear instructions
By immediately calling for professional help
What should you do when giving support and information?
Offer your personal diagnosis
Give known information only
Suggest they ignore their symptoms
Compare their situation to others
Why is it important to encourage other supports?
To shift responsibility
To avoid professional help
To reinforce the importance of social support
To cure anxiety
What should you always remember regarding company policies?
Ignore them in emergency situations
Create your own if you disagree
Follow them at all times
Only apply them to certain situations
