School staff may well be struggling with feelings of anxiety as the pandemic continues and schools remain open. Sophie Howells advises

 

Most of us are feeling more anxious at present. It is after all a familiar, human response when we feel that we are under threat, worried, tense or afraid about things that may be about to happen or that we think may happen in the future.

It is something we all experience but particularly during times of major upheaval or change.

As we know, anxiety can be experienced in different ways – through our thoughts and our feelings as well as physical sensations. From a knot in the stomach to headaches and problems with switching off and sleep, it can feel hard to control.

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