Affects
What is anxiety in your own words
open answer
What are some causes of anxiety in kids your age?
Stress. School, Tests. Being new at school. Talking to a new person. Asking to join in a game. Giving a report. Talking in front of the class. Important sports games. Music recitals. When people you care about are ill.
What does Meditation, Deep Breathing, and Mindfulness have in common??
Ways to calm yourself down when having a sensation of anxiety
Name some causes of anxiety
stress, genetics, trauma, negative thought patterns, environment, other mental health disorders.
True or False
1 in 3 of ALL kids age 10 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder?
True - think of 3 teens you know, at least one of them will have an anxiety disorder
Anxiety can affect the whole person?
True or False
True - it can affect the whole person
True or False
EVERYTHING we worry about will happen
FALSE
What is the reason people play with stress balls or fidgets?
To distract themselves from the activity or thing causing anxiety.
Is Anxiety the same for everyone?
No
What percentage of teen with anxiety are not getting treatment??
A. 80% B. 30%
C. 10% D. 50%
A - 80% of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder are not getting treatment
Anxiety affects how we feel and how we behave?
True or False
True - Anxiety can affect all aspects of our lives
Someone with anxiety may feel...
This technique of relaxation is most often used to cope with anxiety
What is DEEP BREATHING
Name a physical affect anxiety can cause?
What is tense muscles, churning stomach, nausea, headaches, backaches, trembling, numbness, and sweats.
Can social media cause feel anxious?
True or False
True - Teens who are on social media have higher levels of anxiety.
Anxiety and stress can affect you physically?
True or False
True - Anxiety can make us feel sick
Is negative self-talk a cause of anxiety? Yes or No
Yes - those with anxiety have lots of negative thoughts
What are at least 3 coping skills for anxiety?
Distractions (fidgets), journaling, grounding techniques, deep breathing, exercise
When we worry a lot it’s hard to feel what feeling??
HAPPY
True or False
Social Media can increase ones anxiety?
TRUE - Research shows that teenagers who use social media often are more anxious and unhappy than those who don’t.
Can anyone have anxiety?
YES
What is one example of positive self talk you can use when having anxiety?
“I know I can do this,” “It’s going to be fine,” or “I just need to calm down.”
Is exercise a good way to coping with anxiety?
YES - It is good for the body and gets the blood flowing. Exercise releases feel-good endorphins (chemicals in the brain) that can enhance your sense of well-being.
What is fancy word for feeling scared and worried a lot?
Anxious
How does social media make teens feel anxious?
1. By comparing themselves to others online causes a negative effect on their well-being.
2. Spending time online keeps teens from doing healthier activities, such as exercising or interacting with friends and family.