ALT The image features a dark green background with text in two colors. In light green, "The world’s going through a tough time right now." In white, "It’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through." On the bottom left is the Mental Health Foundation logo. On the right is a smiling globe wrapped in a green ribbon with text: "World Mental Health Day 10 Oct," accompanied by a green awareness ribbon.

ALT What is anxiety? Anxiety is a type of fear. Anxiety symptoms can be described as ongoing feelings of dread about something going wrong. While many fears are temporary, and pass when the worrisome event is over, anxiety can last for a long time and without a clear cause. Ongoing anxiety can cause you to avoid doing things that will trigger your symptoms and can stop you living life fully.

ALT A blue background image titled "Types of anxiety" in white bold text. It explains that anxiety comes in many forms, causing worry about different things, and it's normal to experience symptoms of more than one type. Three types are outlined with bullet points: Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves worrying disproportionately about many things; Social anxiety is an intense fear of social situations; Health anxiety involves excessive worry about being or becoming ill. Decorative semi-circles are at the bottom.

ALT Alt text: A purple background with instructions for the 4-7-8 breathing technique to manage anxiety. It reads: "Close your mouth and quietly breathe in through your nose, counting to four in your head. Hold your breath and count to seven. Breathe out through your mouth, making a whoosh sound while counting to eight. Repeat three more times for a total of four breath cycles." Arrows on the left emphasize the steps.

ALT Text on a purple background titled "Further support" lists resources: Samaritans for 24-hour emotional support with the number 116 123; Every Mind Matters for information at nhs.uk/every-mind-matters; The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) for finding therapists at bacp.co.uk. Simple speech bubble illustrations are present.