Symptoms
Often experienced as "what if?" thoughts that cannot be controlled
What are intrusive or racing thoughts
The practice of staying "in the moment"
There is no cure for anxiety
False! There are many ways in which anxiety can be overcome or cured, including: therapy, medication, education, and more
This pop singer, who started her career on the Disney channel, is open about her own struggles with anxiety and other mental health diagnoses and supports mental health care
Who is Ariana Grande
How someone is born/the way a person's brain works
What is biology
Can cause bad moods and difficulty in relationships with others
What is irritability
The process of working anxiety out of the body
What is exercise (such as yoga, running, walking, hiking, biking, etc)
When a person starts to feel anxious, there is no way to help ease the symptoms
False! There are many coping strategies that can ease anxiety, even in the moment. They are more effective when practiced when a person is not feeling anxious, so they are easier to do when anxiety strikes
This former talk show host is one of the wealthiest women in the world. She started her career in Baltimore and has experienced anxiety throughout her life
Who is Oprah Winfrey
What are environmental factors
Name three physical symptoms of anxiety
What is: jitteriness, increased heart rate, sweaty palms, upset stomach, and/or headaches
The process of working anxiety out of the mind
What is artistic expression (such as journaling, creative writing, drawing, painting, etc)
Many successful people have anxiety
True! Many adults and children have anxiety and are successful in their jobs, relationships, and school
This animated character keeps the main character safe through his worry
Who is Fear, from "Inside Out"
Injuries and illnesses
What are medical factors
Ways in which anxiety can interfere with sleep
Difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, nightmares, and/or sleep walking & talking
Strategically focusing on something other than the cause of the anxiety
What is distraction
Anxiety only impacts the person who experiences it
False! Anxiety can often cause difficulties in relationships with others, impacting those who care for a person with anxiety
This animated character's anxiety is so severe that she hides herself away, until her sister finally helps her overcome her fears
Who is Elsa, from "Frozen"
Feeling overwhelmed by expectations and responsibilities
What is stress
The experience of feeling totally out of control of one's body and/or mind; often resulting in feeling physically ill, overwhelming sensations of dread, and the feeling that harm to one's self is imminent
What is a panic attack
The process of focusing on one sensation at a time (sight, smell, touch, taste, hear)
What are grounding techniques
Talking about one's anxiety with others can help alleviate some of the symptoms
True! Using a support system, such as family and friends, can help lessen some symptoms of anxiety. Talking about anxiety can make it feel less "powerful" for the person who is experiencing it
This singer, with hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Hello", experiences such severe anxiety, that she has been known to have panic attacks back stage before concerts.
Who is Adele
An event such as loss of a loved one; near-death experience; witnessing a violent act; or natural disaster
What is trauma