What is Anxiety?
What are 3 symptoms of anxiety?
muscle tension
sweats
upset stomach
increased heart rate
headaches
difficulty sleeping
backaches
poor concentration
trembling
uncontrollable worry
numbness
avoidance of fear
Which of these do not belong as a coping strategy? A. Hugs!!! B. Writing in a journal C. Negative self-talk D. Connecting with a friend/ talking with a friend
C) negative self-talk
Anxiety in teens is rare.
FALSE!
1 in 3 teens aged 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder.
Think of 3 teens you know. Chances are that one of them is likely to have anxiety.
83% of teens reported this stressor as a cause of stress for them.
What is school?
What could be the cause of anxiety in teens?
-The pressure of growing up,
-The condition of the world around them,
-The stress of a separation or divorce,
-Feeling Abandoned,
-An underlying medical condition,
-A traumatic event,
-OR ... (there are no wrong answers).
Which of these do not belong to anxiety? A. Nervous feelings B. Stomach aches C. Feeling care free D. Headaches
What is C feeling carefree
True/False - Avoiding something that makes us feel anxious helps us feel less anxious about it in the future.
FALSE
Everything I think must be true
FALSE
Low energy, headaches, upset stomach, tense muscles, rapid heartbeats, insomnia, frequent colds or infections, dry mouth, nervousness, and more.
What are symptoms of physical stress?
What makes it easier for an anxiety disorder to develop in a teen?
The brain during adolescence, is still developing and is more vulnerable to stress, which can cause the beginning of an anxiety disorder.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is excessive and persistent worry/fear about everyday situations.
Why is exercise a good way of coping?
Exercise releases 'feel good' chemicals called endorphins that support us when we are feeling anxious
Anxiety can sometimes make you think of the worst possible thing that could happen.
TRUE
This type of stress involves the need to be perfect at different things, causing even more stress in their lives.
What is a perfectionist?
What self-harming negative behaviour may stem from Anxiety?
Anger, bullying, withdrawal/isolation, self cutting, poor grades, alcohol and drug use, perfectionism, fear of relationships, OR (there are many other answers).
Name one way you can overcome anxiety?
Face Your Fear
Pursue Emotional Healing
Seek Professional Help
Talk to Your Medical Doctor
Name 3 ways to cope with anxiety and/or depression.
hugs, meditation, deep breaths, talking, lists, pets, yoga, journaling, eating right, and exercise
TRUE
When intense energy builds up from stress, the best thing to do is constructively use that energy.
What is redirecting your energy?
What are automatic negative thoughts (ANT)?
ANTS are a type of negative self-talk that appears immediately, without us being aware.
NOTE: Challenging your thoughts and replacing them with positive thoughts are good ways to deal with ANTS.
What treatments are used to treat Anxiety.
(1) Relaxation Skills,
(2) Exposure therapy,
(3) CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy*),
(4) Medication in some cases and only when prescribed by a doctor.
*CBT is a way to change your negative thought patterns in order to positively affect how you respond to situations.
Name three (3) ways you can relieve stress.
Setting aside relaxation time, connecting with others, doing something you enjoy everyday, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, doing something creative, journalling, going outdoors.
Feeling anxious should be a temporary occurrence.
TRUE
Anxiety should pass when a stressor or trigger passes. If not, you should seek help for your anxiety.
When this occurs, muscles feel weak, a person is often tired, and it is hard to focus
What is fatigue?
How does Social Media make teens feel anxious?
They compare themselves to others and it has a negative effect on their well being. (NOTE: You may think that someone's posts show how they feel 100% of the time. This is not real! They are only sharing carefully chosen moments).
Also, spending time online keeps teens from doing healthier activities, such as exercising or interacting with friends and family.
Research shows that teenagers, who use social media frequently, are more anxious and unhappy than those that don't. (How much time do you spend on social media?)