Anxiety Statistics
What is the most common mental illness in the United States?
Anxiety Disorder
During a panic attack, what happens to the heart rate and breathing?
Becomes faster/ rapid
What is the coping technique that requires slow, deep breaths?
Deep breathing
Individuals who offer a source of strength and are the most helpful during a crisis.
Support system
When a person with anxiety looks nervous what can expect to see?
Avoids eye contact and sometimes looks down on the floor.
How many adults 18 or older are affected by anxiety?
40 million
This physical symptom of anxiety can make it hard to listen to what others are saying and complete task
Trouble concentrating
Which coping technique requires the use of pleasant images to replace negative feelings.
Guided imagery.
What beverage can be cut down on to reduce Anxiety
Coffee
When a person with anxiety is tense, what can you expect to see?
Closed off or standing away from people.
What percent of people suffering from an anxiety disorder receive care?
37%
A lack of this physical symptom can affect your mood throughout the day.
Hint: "yawnn"
Lack of sleep/ problems falling asleep
Which coping technique requires the use of muscle groups.
Progressive relaxation.
What is the benefit of using a journal? (Two answers names either).
Identify triggers and notes effective techniques
When a person with anxiety looks uncomfortable what can you expect to see?
Restless such as they can’t stay in one place
Anxiety disorder develops from what complex risk factors? (3 answers)
Genetics, personality, and life experience.
You might feel this physical symptom while on a boat.
Nausea/ feels like vomiting
Which coping technique is a discipline for training one's mind?
Meditation
What is the purpose of a time-out?
Gives you an opportunity to step back from the problem in order to clear your mind.
When a person with anxiety looks fearful what can you expect to see?
Worry in the face :(
People with anxiety are how many times more likely to go to a doctor than those who do not suffer from anxiety?
5 times more likely
This physical symptom occurs when a person is nervous
Sweating
This coping technique requires changing the way you look at things in order to change your experience.
Cognitive reframing
What can lack of sleep affect?
Your mood & emotional health.
When a person with anxiety looks lost what is happening?
They are occupied in their own thoughts, think of multiple problems at once that could occur.