[header] How to help people with anxiety [title] Learn about the causes of anxiety. [step] Read up on the causes of anxiety. This will help you understand the other person's perspective and give you some sense of when to offer help. 
You might ask about a difficult past, a medical condition, or just if there's anything to talk about. [substeps] Although the exact cause of anxiety disorders isn't fully understood, certain factors such as painful or traumatic life experiences and certain genetic traits increase the likelihood of having anxiety.