General Anxiety
Name the most common type of anxiety
GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
Name a symptom of social anxiety
panic attack, panic reactions (eg. shaking or sweating), dry throat or mouth, embarrassment, etc.
what is a phobia?
an irrational fear
Who suffers more panic attacks? Men or Women?
Panic disorder is two times more common in women than in men.
List three ways to reduce anxiety
Meditation, exercise, journaling, talking with a trusted peer/adult,
At what age does social anxiety most often develop.
Around the age of 10
what is agoraphobia?
A fear of situations in which it would be hard to escape if the person experiences extreme panic
What are the three most common symptoms of a panic attack?
Shortness of breath, dizziness, and a feeling of terror.
Name three reasons for anxiety
Genetics, current environmental conditions, past stress/ trauma
What percentage of the U.S. population has social anxiety
7%
What are symptoms of a phobia?
Sensations of uncontrollable anxiety, feelings to avoid the fear at all costs, sweating, abnormal breathing, etc.
What is the main difference between a generalized anxiety disorder and a panic disorder?
A panic disorder causes random, unrelated panic attacks.
What percent of Deerfield students see a counselor at least once a year?
40%
What other mental illness often goes along with social anxiety (roughly 50% of those who suffer from social anxiety also suffer from this)
depression
At what age do phobias usually develop?
before the age of 4-8 years old
When do panic attacks occur?
They occur without an immediate warning or trigger, at anytime, and can even happen when your sleeping.
What part of the brain is responsible for anxiety?
The amygdala
What is the most effective treatment for social anxiety?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (training yourself to have a positive outlook on events)
What is the amygdala?
The part of the brain linked to phobias
How do you prevent panic attacks?
There is no definitive “cure” to panic attacks because of their arbitrary nature, but there are things you can do to take care of yourself mentally and physically prevent them from happening as often.