T/F Healthy or Not?
Taking slow belly breaths can calm anxiety.
True — Deep breathing tells your body it’s safe and slows your heart rate.
Anxiety can cause tummy aches and sweaty hands.
True — Your body’s alarm system changes how it feels to protect you.
Asking for help means you’re weak.
False — It takes courage; support makes coping easier.
Counting to 10 can help me pause before I react.
True — A pause gives your thinking brain time to catch up.
Talking to a parent, teacher, or counselor can help.
True — Supportive adults offer tools and safety plans.
Keeping feelings inside makes anxiety smaller.
False — Bottling feelings builds pressure and can make worries grow.
Feeling nervous before a test means something is wrong with you.
False — Some anxiety is normal and helps you prepare.
If I ignore my worries forever, they go away.
False — Avoidance can make worries grow in the background.
Yelling or throwing things releases stress in a healthy way.
False — It may feel good for a second but it is an unhealthy way that can harms yourself or others and create more problems.
If anxiety stops me from sleeping or going to school, I should tell someone.
True — That’s a sign you need extra support right away.
Moving your body (walk, dance) can lower stress.
True — Movement releases tension and stress chemicals.
Triggers are things that can make anxiety rise.
True — Triggers remind your brain of stress even if you’re safe.
Only adults can learn coping skills.
False — Kids and preteens can learn powerful tools, too.
Using the 5-4-3-2-1 senses coping skill can ground me.
True — Focusing on sights, sounds, etc., pulls you into the present.
It’s better to keep panic attacks a secret.
False — Telling trusted people helps you get care quickly.
Skipping meals helps you focus when anxious.
False — Low fuel = low focus; your brain needs energy to cope.
Once anxiety starts, there’s nothing you can do.
False — Skills like grounding, breathing, and positive self talk can help
One coping skill works for everyone.
False — Brains and bodies are different—build a toolkit that fits you.
Doom-scrolling or gaming for hours always helps anxiety.
False — Although it can be a temporary distraction too much screen time can spike stress and avoid real fixes.
A coping plan lists steps I can follow when anxiety shows up.
True — Having a plan makes you prepared, not stuck.
Naming your feeling before reacting is a coping skill.
True — Labeling emotions helps your brain pick a smart next step.
Sleep has nothing to do with anxiety.
False — Good sleep helps your brain manage emotions better.
Therapy is only for people in crisis.
False — Therapy teaches everyday skills before things feel huge.
Positive self-talk like ‘I can handle this’ can reduce anxiety.
True — Your thoughts influence how strong or small a feeling becomes.
Only friends can be part of my support team.
False — Adults (family, school staff, therapists) are important helpers too.