[This course will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to complete.]

Just like adults, children can feel worried and anxious about things sometimes. Anxiety is when a person experiences panic or fear, and is often connected with something that is about to happen or they think may happen in the future. This is something we all have to cope with at different points in our lives. However, for some children and young people, the symptoms of anxiety (mental and physical) aren't just a temporary response to a stressful situation: anxiety is a constant presence, affecting every moment of their lives. If you notice this happening with your foster child, you will need to seek further help for them. 

In this course, you will learn:
- What anxiety is
- How common anxiety is
- How to recognise the symptoms of anxiety
- How to recognise the different types of anxiety
- What causes anxiety and who are more at risk
- How anxiety can be diagnosed
- How to treat anxiety
- How to support a child living with anxiety