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Have You Ever Wanted to Learn More About Panic Attacks?

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

If you’ve ever had one, or if someone you know has talked about having panic attacks and you’d like to understand and possibly help if necessary, you might be interested in this free online course.

Panic attacks: what they are and what to do about them

The course is free, but you will have to create an account to access it. It might not have all the answers you’ll ever need to deal with panic attacks, but it might be a good place to start in order to understand them. Once you understand what is happening and what you can do you’ll be better prepared for your next one, or to offer support to someone having one around you.

We would all do well to learn how to support others.

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