Anxiety and Dr. Weekes | Damien Clarke | TEDxBelvedere College Youth

Anxiety Disorders

• Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause excessive worry, nervousness, and fear.
• Over 300 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety disorders, and many more go undiagnosed or untreated due to stigma.

Claire Weekes' Four-Step Program

• Claire Weekes was a general practitioner and self-help author who specialized in treating anxiety disorders.
• She developed a four-step program to help people overcome anxiety:
  • Facing their problems
  • Accepting them
  • Working with them
  • Letting time pass

Practical Tips for Overcoming Anxiety

• Get out of bed when the alarm goes off.
• Have a daily plan.
• Be mindful of caffeine intake.
• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs.
• Focus on good quality sleep.

Seeking Help for Anxiety

• It is important to seek help for anxiety early on, rather than waiting until the problem becomes severe.