8 Things People with Anxiety Want You to Know
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2021-11-03

Do you know what anxiety is? Or what it might feel like to have it?
Even if you answered no, it’s still important for us to educate ourselves and raise awareness about anxiety and other mental illnesses. And if you have someone in your life who you think might be struggling with feelings of anxiety, then it would do you a lot of good to learn more about what it’s like to live with anxiety so you can help eliminate the stigma against it and be there for them in the way that they need.


DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional guidance, advice, treatment, or diagnosis.

Writer: Chloe Avenasa 
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
Script Manager: Kelly Soong 
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Zuzia IG @zuzia.png 
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong    

References: 
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