Anxiety
Our body's reaction to perceived danger or important events. It alerts us to danger and helps our body to deal with it. It is something that everyone experiences from time to time.
What is ANXIETY?
Anxiety can be good - such as when it allows us to just out of the way of a speeding car. Or when it helps us to perform our best, like studying for a final exam. But it can also be overwhelming, and cause you to perceive danger when there really isn't any.
What is TWO?
Cannabis comes in several forms, including tablets, sprays, oils or dried and _________.
What is INAHLED?
The key to success on tests is to improve your ________. If you think you aren't going to do well you will be more anxious.
What is CONFIDENCE?
The first thing you should do if you notice that you or someone you know has had a change in their mood, and you are concerned that they are experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns.
What is TALK TO SOMEONE?
This can be a friend, family member, teacher, or a health care provider.
Anxiety comes from genetics and ___________, such as a bad visit to the dentist, being bullied, previously failing a test.
What is LIFE EXPERIENCES?
The most common form of depression is characterized by chronic feelings of sadness or worthlessness, irritability, physical lethargy, insomnia and sometimes thoughts of suicide. The defining characteristic of the disorder is that it robs a person of the capacity for __________.
What is PLEASURE or ENJOYMENT?
Inhaled cannabis is considered to have a "fast in, fast out" effect. The onset is usually within 10-20 minutes, and can last for 1-3 hours.
Edible cannabis is considered to have a "_____ in, and _____ out" effect. The onset is usually within 1-2 hours, and can last for 6-8 hours.
What is SLOW?
Every person is different, and those are general guidelines. It depends on your genetics, body size, and how much tolerance you have for how it will affect you personally.
Develop an effective strategy for studying to build your confidence. Recognize the material - try to think of the main ideas and find ________ that are common throughout.
What are THEMES?
Develop an effective strategy for studying to build your confidence. Recognize the material - try to think of the main ideas and find THEMES that are common throughout.
To cope with feelings of depression or anxiety, setting small, achievable _____ can help.
What are GOALS?
Small goals help to give you a feeling of accomplishment, and to remind you what you are capable of. This can help build confidence and self esteem.
The first of three words that are an automatic response triggered by anxiety that helps you cope with danger.
Example:
Yelling at your mom to push you to take your drivers test when you don't feel ready
Starting an argument with a classmate over a presentation
What is FIGHT?
These are all examples of ___________ of depression.
- feelings of sadness, which can include crying spells for no reason
- irritability
- low self-esteem
- changes in appetite
- frequent complaints of unexplained body aches and headaches
- poor school performance or frequent absences
- social isolation
- less attention to personal hygiene or appearance
The brain does not complete development until approximately the age of ______.
What is TWENTY FIVE (25)?
Substance use prior to this age may have a more lasting effect. The prefrontal cortext is one of the last regions of the brain to mature and it contains one of the densest areas of CBD receptors in the body, resulting in very high vulnerability to exposure.
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive functions - personality, decision making, problem solving, processing complex decisions and emotions. It controls reasoning and impulses.
Know the test format - is it multiple choice, true or false, short answer, essay. Think of possible _______ or scenarios that may be asked.
What are QUESTIONS?
For optimal physical and mental health, routine is important. For most teens, you should be getting 8-10 hours of this every day.
What is SLEEP?
It is important to create a comfortable sleep environment.
Set a bedtime routine - listen to calming music, calm breathing, muscle relaxation, reading a paper book.
White light (from phones, tablets, and screens) has been shown to provide extra stimulus and disrupt sleep. It is recommended not to expose yourself to white light prior to going to bed.
The second of three words that are an automatic response triggered by anxiety that helps you cope with danger.
Example:
- Avoiding going to a party or leaving early because you feel uncomfortable around someone you don't know
What is FLIGHT?
Cutting, burning, or excessive piercing or tattooing are examples of _________ practices, which can be signs of depression.
What is SELF-HARM?
The risk for cannabis use disorder is increased to 1 in ___ individuals when use is started before the age of 18, compared with 1 in 10 in those who started after the age of 18.
What is SIX (6)?
During your test, practice _______ techniques, such as using worry stones, stress balls, deep breathing or mindfulness.
What are CALMING?
During your test, practice CALMING techniques, such as using worry stones, stress balls, deep breathing or mindfulness.
________ is an technique that can be used when you are feeling stressed or anxious.
It is done through the following steps:
1) Sit upright
2) Take a slow breath in through the nose, breathing into your lower belly
3) Hold your breath for 1-2 seconds
4) Exhale slowly through your mouth
5) Wait a few seconds and repeat
What is DEEP/CALM BREATHING?
It is good to practice even when you aren't feeling anxious. When we are anxious, our breathing changes and we tend to take short, quick, shallow breaths, or even hyperventilate.
The third of three words that are an automatic response triggered by anxiety that helps you cope with danger.
Example:
Your mind going blank when the teacher asks you a question
Forgetting your lines on stage when doing a performance
What is FREEZE?
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, or self harm, it is important to develop a _____ plan.
What is a SAFETY plan?
It is illegal to ________ while under the influence of cannabis.
What is DRIVE?
Drug impaired driving has the same penalties as alcohol impaired driving.
Cannabis use can affect a person's reaction time, attention and coordination as well as their judgment, all of which can have a significant impact on driving ability. It increased your risk of being involved in an accident by 50%.
Have a plan - don't spend too much time on one question. If it's multiple choice read each answer and cross out the ones you know aren't correct. Pick an answer and stick with it.
Accept when you don't know something - sometimes the best way to manage your anxiety is to accept that you don't know the answer to a questions and _________.
What is MOVE ON?
Free, 24/7 support for people in crisis.
A partnership with the Kids Help Phone.
What is the CRISIS TEXT LINE?
Text HOME to 686868 in Canada to text with a trained Crisis Responder.
Every texter is connected with a Crisis Responder, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem-solving. All of our Crisis Responders are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis.