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Anxiety coping strategies and resources

Grounding techniques, daily supports, and when to reach out.

Last reviewed 2026-01-04|mental-health | patient | lifestyle

How to use this handout

Offer quick grounding tools, daily habits, and follow-up resources. Encourage patients to ask for help if anxiety limits daily function.

Return precautions (patient script)

Suggested plain-language wording for safety-net counseling:

If symptoms get worse, new warning signs appear, or you cannot follow the plan from this visit, seek urgent care now.

  • Use with the specific red flags listed on this page.
  • Confirm follow-up timing and where to go after-hours.
  • Document that return precautions were reviewed and understood.

Printable PDF

Open or download the PDF to print or share with a patient.

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Source and licensing

Original handout created for DrSonia. Coping strategies aligned with Canadian Mental Health Association resources.