Signs and Symptoms
True or False
People with anxiety experience both mental and physical signs of anxiety.
True
True or False
Can anxiety run through genetics?
Short Answer: Yes
Anxiety disorders can run through generations, making inherited traits common throughout a family line.
True or false
Anxiety is curable
False
It may get better but it can never fully be gone
Anxiety is just someone worrying too much.
False. Anxiety can affect a person's thoughts, feelings and body.
A trusted adult, school counselor, therapist, or a parent.
Does everyone have Anxiety?
Short answer: Yes
While not everyone is diagnosed, every person has at least a small amount of anxiety in them.
Is there a fixed number of Anxiety symptoms?
Short answer: No
Therapy and meds
Can teenagers experience anxiety disorders, and why is it important to recognize this?
Yes. Anxiety can affect all ages, and recognizing it can be very helpful in getting support.
What is one resource at school that can help students dealing with anxiety?
A school counselor or school psychologist.
Name two Physical Symptoms of Anxiety.
Increased heart rate
Breathing changes
Muscle tension and fatigue
Sleep issues
Sweating and Trembling
Digestive trouble
This type of influence includes inherited traits and brain chemistry
Herrititary
Can lifestyle changes help anxiety?
Yes, lifestyle changes can reduce anxiety.
Why can't someone always make their anxiety go away by trying harder?
Anxiety is not always easy to control, and some people need coping strategies or help from a professional.
What is one healthy habit that can help support mental health and manage anxiety?
Getting enough sleep, exercising, and eating balanced meals.
Exsessive worrying
Racing thoughts
Difficulty Concentrating
Irritability and restlessness
Stress from school, work, or other issues is an example of what type of risk factor?
Envrionmental stressers/influencers
What is mindfulness, and how can it help with anxiety?
True or False: Someone who looks happy cannot have anxiety.
False. Many people who seem happy on the outside can experience anxiety.
Where can someone find professional help if their anxiety starts affecting their everyday life?
They can talk to a doctor, therapist, or mental health counselor.
What skill would help with anxiety in teens?
The answer varies depending on the person. Some things that help are physical exercise, breathing, therapy and medication.
Name the most common causes of Anxiety.
Large amounts of stress, PTSD, genetics, and childhood trauma
Gradually easing back into stressful situations is a common type of therapy.
Short answer: Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
What are some treatment options for anxiety besides medication?
Therapy, mindfulness, breathing, exercises and many more healthy coping techniques.
Why is it important to get help for anxiety instead of ignoring it?
Getting support can help someone manage their symptoms, feel better, and handle everyday challenges.