“Panic has always been a monster that suddenly grabbed me by the throat and took over,” Maud explains. Delany then helps her put her feelings into words in a song for the people she loves dearly. And that is necessary, Maud explains: “People often cannot see from the outside that I am struggling with it.”
Watch the broadcast with Maud and Delany here.
The Healthy Generation 2k40 website contains four tips for young people who experience panic and anxiety attacks.
1. Start by taking your feelings seriously. If your symptoms last longer than two weeks, it is a good idea to take action. Seek help from your family doctor and discuss together how to cope with your symptoms. A family doctor can also refer you to a specialist if necessary, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist.
2. Do not keep your feelings to yourself, but talk about them with people you trust, such as your friend, parents or a teacher. Do you find this difficult? Then contact a counsellor from MIND Korrelatie anonymously for tips and information.
Would you like to see how other young people talk about their mental health? Then watch the Dark Gray Cells podcast from the Brain Foundation here, or watch videos on YouTube or Instagram from the MIND Young Studio.
4. Bring regularity and structure to your day and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get up around a set time (not too late), eat regularly and go to bed on time. Do you find this difficult? Take part in the Better Sleep Challenge. Stay around other people, even when you do not really feel like it. Try to go outside every day. Make your walk even more enjoyable with the Ommetje app from the Brain Foundation.