What is anxiety?
Common Symptoms
Causes/Types
Coping Skills
Myths
100

Anxiety is often characterized by things such as... (answers can vary)

(possible answers) 

a response to fear. 

a response to trauma.

a response to uncertainties or doubts. 

a response to stress.  

100

Which of the following can be a physical symptom of anxiety? 

a. coughing 

b. thirst 

c. sleep disturbance 

d. all of the above 

C. sleep disturbance 

100

Overthinking is a common cause of _______.

Anxiety.

100

True or False? Exercise is NOT good for anxiety. 


FALSE!! 

100

Fact or Myth? Anxiety affects people of all ages. 

FACT!! 

200

True or False? Anxiety can NOT affect sleeping patterns.

FALSE!!

200

Anxiety can affect what types of relationships?

a. romantic 

b. friendships 

c. professional 

d. all of the above 

d. all of the above 

200

Fear of negative remarks from your peers is common in what type of anxiety?

Social anxiety 

200

Pop-its, spinners, tanglez, etc., are examples of _________ that can be used to cope. 

Fidgets

200

Fact or Myth? Anxiety only affects women.

MYTH!! Anxiety can affect all persons.

300

True or false? Anxiety is a diagnosable mental health condition

TRUE!! 

300

True or False? Anxiety ONLY shows itself through symptoms such as chest pains, racing heart and sweaty palms.

FALSE!!

300

True or False? Media coverage of major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic can cause high levels of anxiety.

True. 

300

True or False? Coping skills can ONLY be used at home. 

FALSE!! Coping skills can be used anywhere. 

300

Fact or Myth? There are several different types of anxiety disorders. 

FACT!! 

400

True or False? Anxiety can be effectively treated in therapy.

TRUE!!

400

Can anxiety affect your memory?

Yes 

400

Which of the following is a diagnosable type of anxiety? 

a. generalized anxiety 

b.  public transportation anxiety 

c. scary movie anxiety 

d. COVID-19 anxiety 

A. Generalized Anxiety

400

True or False? Pets have to be registered as an emotional support animal to be used to cope.  

FALSE!! Animals/Pets are a great source of support- registered or not. 

400

Fact or Myth? I can get rid of my anxiety with a healthy lifestyle. 

MYTH!!- A healthy lifestyle can reduce symptoms but not solve them entirely. 

500

True or False? Anxiety medication is the ONLY treatment.

FALSE!!

500

Can anxiety cause a change in speech patterns?  

YES!!

500

Which of the following is a cause for anxiety? 

a. COVID-19 policy changes 

b. upcoming assignments 

c. public speaking 

d. all of the above 

D. all of the above 

500

This skill is commonly used to cope with anxiety and can be done with just your body. 

Deep breathing. 

500

Fact or Myth? People with anxiety should avoid stressful situations. 

MYTH!! - Stress is unavoidable but stressful situations can be managed with coping skills.