Module 2 : External Causes of Anxiety

Objectives External and environmental causes; Anxiety due to past trauma and grief; Work related anxiety and coping strategies; Sleep deprivation and consumption of stimulants; The effect of alcohol on anxiety. 2.1 Introduction In general, anxiety is not caused by any one single reason but is triggered by a combination of factors. Factors could include personality type, life experiences, coping ability and physical health. This module will discuss the causes of anx...