Many resources are available for young people that can help them become more knowledgeable and skilled in dealing with anxiety:

• The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published information on worries and anxieties for young people that may help them better understand their condition 
• The NHS Every Mind Matters website has a dedicated section on anxiety including a video to help sufferers feel in control of their condition
• The Childline website has a mental health coping kit with suggestions of positive activities and distractions
• The BBC has recently launched Headroom, a collection of resources including personal stories, mental wellbeing tips, music mixes and suggested activities, which it bills as “Your Mental Health Toolkit”
• The Unicef Voices of Youth site has a guide to anxiety, which can be accessed in several different languages 
• Being referred to mental health services can feel like a big deal, but it can be helpful to find out more about it 
• Check out the list of NHS recommended mental health apps. Many of these are free, including Catch It, which helps users manage negative thoughts and look at problems differently; Chill Panda, which teaches breathing techniques; Thrive, which uses games to track mood and teach anxiety control methods; TogetherAll, which provides round-the-clock support from therapists; and WorryTree, which harnesses CBT techniques.