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