Situations
I have a really big test coming up and my first thought is "Im going to fail", how do I challenge this?
A) Think about whats in my control and study for a couple hours a day.
B) Don't think about it all and don't study because you already know your going to fail
C) When the test comes, copy off another person.
A) Think about whats in my control and study for a couple hours a day.
What is Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
True or False: When you have panic attack you feel like you can control your symptoms of dizziness, heart racing, feeling of dread.
False: People tend to feel their symptoms are out of control when having a panic attack; however there are many coping skills and techniques to help soothe panic attacks.
"What If" your so anxious about a test and then you end up passing and getting a 100. What would you do to soothe your mind?
Focus on what are some clues that your worry will not come true.
What is a simple technique that’s excellent for managing emotions. It’s also discreet and easy to use at any time or place and its not a material item.
What is deep breathing
If your nervous about meeting new people what can you do to help yourself?
Think of positive outcomes and think about the new friends you can make, challenge negative thoughts.
What is a sudden, intense episode of fear that can trigger severe physical reactions, even when there is no apparent danger or cause.
What is a panic attack
What is the world record of the most successful volleyball serves in one minute?
A) 24
B) 38
C) 72
B) 38-On September 22, 2021, Amutha Gunasekar of India achieved 38 successful serves in one minute in Puducherry, India.
What is something you worry about? If your worry does come true, how will you handle it? Will you eventually be okay?
No wrong answer as long as you answer :)
Your thoughts have the power to change how you feel. If you think of something sad, it’s likely you’ll start to feel sad. The opposite is also true: When you think of something positive and calming, you feel relaxed. THis is called what?
What is Imagery
You anxious about a test. The test comes and you can't focus.
A) Sit there and wait until class is over, only finishing a couple questions.
B) Ask the teacher to take a walk to focus more and then return and finish the test.
C) Get up and walk out of class, not returning.
Answer: B) Asking for help and using a coping skill to calm down.
These are strategies we use to manage feelings and handle stress.
What are coping skills.
How many people does anxiety affect?
A) 6.8 million
B) 2.3 million
C) 10,000
GAD affects 6.8 million adults or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment. according to ADAA.org
What is something you are worried about? If your worry does not come true, what will probably happen instead?
No wrong answer as long as you answered :)
Anxiety can be magnified by irrational thoughts. For example, the thoughts that “something bad will happen” or “I will make a mistake” might lack evidence, but still have an impact on how you feel. By examining the evidence you can reduce anxiety.
What is Challenging irrational thoughts
A kid has had multiple physical health symptoms including headaches, stomach aches, sleep problems, muscle tension, and sore fingers from biting nails. They have gone to the doctor and the doctor says there is no medical reason for the cause of these symptoms. What could the other possibility be?
What is Anxiety
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
What is stress
How many people are affected by Panic Disorder?
A) 8 million
B) 2 million
C) 6 million
Answer-C: PD affects 6 million adults or 2.7% of the U.S. population. NIMH: Panic Disorders.
- Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
What if you cant control a panic attack
Get help from a safe adult and seek professional expertise from a doctor and therapist.
By tensing and relaxing the muscles throughout your body, you can achieve a powerful feeling of relaxation
What is progressive muscle relaxation
Your going out by yourself and you have social anxiety which makes meeting new people hard.
A) Sit at home and miss the opportunity to do something fun.
B) Go but stay away from everyone and keep to yourself (staying on your phone, not making eye contact, not initiating conversations)
C) Go and face your fears to try something new-making new friends, talking to people. Use coping skills when anxious and possibly take a familiar safe person.
Is a chronic mental health condition that causes people to feel intense and persistent fear in social situations
What is Social Anxiety
This is the only number that is spelt with letters arranged in alphabetical order.
"Forty"
What if you feel stressed and are unsure if it is anxiety or stress. What is the difference?
A) Nothing they the same
B) Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at one time or another. The difference between them is that stress is a response to a threat in a situation. Anxiety is a reaction to stress.
C) They are not the same and not many people experience stress or anxiety.
Answer B: According to the APA
Whats your go to coping skill
No wrong answer as long as you answer :)