Anxiety 101
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about something with an uncertain outcome.
What is anxiety?
In this animated Disney movie, the song "Let It Go" is sung —but many of us hold it in instead.
Frozen
As U.S. President during the Great Depression and WWII, this leader said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This Queen anthem is basically a musical panic attack: “I’m just a poor boy, nobody loves me…”
What is Bohemian Rhapsody?
GAD involves excessive worry about various aspects of life, whereas panic disorder is characterized by ______ ______
What are panic attacks?
People often avoid things that make them anxious. This behavior is called _______.
What is avoidance?
In this sitcom, a character kept a “Laminated List” and constantly worried about being uncool.
Friends (Ross Geller)
This modern royal famously opened up about his mental health struggles and how trauma from his mother’s death shaped his anxiety.
Who is Prince Harry?
The Rolling Stones couldn’t find relief in this song — a restless mind’s anthem.
What is (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction?
People with panic disorder experience recurring panic attacks, which are sudden and intense episodes of _____
What is fear or discomfort?
This four-letter word describes how we feel in our body when we're scared or anxious.
What is fear?
In this Marvel film, the superhero has a literal panic attack.
Iron Man 3 (Tony Stark)
This comedian and actor made a Netflix special about his pandemic-induced anxiety and creative burnout titled Inside.
Who is Bo Burnham?
Pink Floyd’s song about feeling numb and disconnected — ring any bells for anxiety or trauma?
What is Comfortably Numb?
Panic disorder with agoraphobia includes a fear of being in situations where ______ might be difficult
What is escape?
Anxiety can make your muscles feel this way.
What is tense (or tight)?
In this show, Dwight's intense micromanaging is basically anxiety in khakis.
What is The Office?
Before becoming president, this figure had to overcome a lifelong fear of public speaking—and even today, anxiety sometimes affects his speech.
Who is Joe Biden?
This Eminem track starts with sweaty palms and weak knees — a lyrical panic attack.
What is Lose Yourself?
Specific Phobia: This disorder involves an intense and ________ fear of a specific object or situation
What is irrational?
Persistent, “free‑floating” worry about multiple life areas for at least six months defines this disorder.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
This blue Pixar character says, “I’m just not sure I can do it”—classic self-doubt and avoidance.
Who is Dory?
Known for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness, this actor talked openly about childhood trauma and how fame couldn’t “fix” his inner anxiety.
Who is Will Smith?
The Police’s hit where Sting sings about obsessive watching — definitely not a healthy coping skill.
What is Every Breath You Take?
The prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder in the U.S. is approximately _____ percent
What is seven?