Symptoms
Name 2 physical symptoms of anxiety.
racing heart, sweating, shakiness, dizziness
True or False?
Anxiety disorders are the worlds' most common mental health disorders.
TRUE!
What is social anxiety?
A fear or worry about social situations and/or feeling judged.
What is school anxiety?
School anxiety is a type of anxiety that causes students to feel excessive fear or stress about school and school-related activities. It can affect students of all ages.
Name 2 coping skills for anxiety that have worked for you?
No Wrong Answer!! Some examples include deep breathing, exercise, water breaks, challenging unhelpful thoughts with self-talk, etc.
True or False?
Anxiety can cause sleep disturbances such as having trouble falling or staying asleep, sleeping too much, or having stressful dreams.
True
What is anxiety?
A feeling of fear or worry that can be a normal reaction to stress.
What are 2-3 social situations that someone with social anxiety disorder may find challenging:
Public speaking, group interactions, social events/parties, meeting new people, giving presentations, talking to authority figures.
Name 2-3 causes of school anxiety.
bullying, academic pressure, social expectations, performance anxiety
What is exposure therapy and how is it used as a treatment for anxiety or fears?
Exposure therapy is a type of therapy in which your therapist creates a safe environment to expose you to your fears. Fears may be things, situations and/or activities.
Name 1 emotional symptom of anxiety.
feeling tense, irritable, or "on edge"
Anxiety is our body's reaction to what?
A possible threat or danger
What is a common reaction to social anxiety?
Avoiding social situations or environments.
This word describes a type of anxiety where the person feels the need to get everything right.
Perfectionism and/or performance anxiety
Name a coping skill that hasn't worked for you?
No Wrong Answer!!
Name 2 cognitive (thinking) symptoms of anxiety.
difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or being able to think about anything else other than your worry.
True or False?
Hearing news about big topics like natural disasters or climate change could cause anxiety.
TRUE
True or False?
Social anxiety impacts about one in 10 teens and adults in the U.S. Among youth aged 13 to 17.
TRUE!
What are some physical symptoms of social anxiety?
headaches, stomachaches, muscle tension, nausea, fatigue, dizziness
What is the first step to managing anxiety in the moment?
Identifying the anxiety trigger
Name 1 way anxiety can cause changes in your body.
gastrointestinal or stomach issues, consistent migraines/headaches, brief periods of panic, muscle tension
What is the fear response called?
"Fight or Flight" response
People with social anxiety disorder may exhibit what behaviors in social situations:
Feeling self-conscious, having difficulty speaking or speaking in a quiet voice, avoiding eye contact, feeling tense, & believing that other people are judging or rejecting them, etc.
What can you tell yourself if you begin thinking other people are judging you?
"I don't know that for sure," "just because my anxiety is telling me this doesn't mean it's true," "people forget quickly and re-focus on their own life."
Why is having anxiety coping strategies important for day to day life?
Reduced physical symptoms, stronger relationships, increased productivity, builds resiliency (ability to manage stress positively), etc.