What is Anxiety?
What are 3 symptoms of anxiety?
muscle tension
sweats
upset stomach
increased heart rate
headaches
difficulty sleeping
backaches
poor concentration
trembling
uncontrollable worry
numbness
avoidance of fear
Which of these do not belong as a coping strategy? A. Hugs!!! B. Writing in a journal C. Negative self-talk D. Connecting with a friend/ talking with a friend
C) negative self-talk
Anxiety in teens is rare.
FALSE!
1 in 3 teens aged 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder.
Think of 3 teens you know. Chances are that one of them is likely to have anxiety.
Someone who assumes they know what other people are thinking is using this type of thinking.
mindreading or jumping to conclusions?
What could be the cause of anxiety in teens?
-The pressure of growing up,
-The condition of the world around them,
-The stress of a separation or divorce,
-Feeling Abandoned,
-An underlying medical condition,
-A traumatic event,
-OR ... (there are no wrong answers).
Which of these do not belong to anxiety? A. Nervous feelings B. Stomach aches C. Feeling care free D. Headaches
What is C feeling carefree
True/False - Avoiding something that makes us feel anxious helps us feel less anxious about it in the future.
FALSE
Everything I think must be true
FALSE
All or nothing thinking is another name for this type of thinking trap.
What is Black and White or perfectionistic thinking?
Any answer
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is excessive and persistent worry/fear about everyday situations.
Why is exercise a good way of coping?
Exercise releases 'feel good' chemicals called endorphins that support us when we are feeling anxious
Anxiety can sometimes make you think of the worst possible thing that could happen.
TRUE
What is catastrophizing?
What's your biggest challenge right now
Any answer
Name one way you can overcome anxiety?
Face Your Fear
Pursue Emotional Healing
Seek Professional Help
Talk to Your Medical Doctor
Name 3 ways to cope with anxiety and/or depression.
hugs, meditation, deep breaths, talking, lists, pets, yoga, journaling, eating right, and exercise
TRUE
If someone says "I SHOULD like exercise and go for walks 5 times a week", what type of thinking trap are they falling into.
SHOULD thinking
- negative and perfectionist thinking
What are automatic negative thoughts (ANT)?
ANTS are a type of negative self-talk that appears immediately, without us being aware.
NOTE: Challenging your thoughts and replacing them with positive thoughts are good ways to deal with ANTS.
What treatments are used to treat Anxiety.
(1) Relaxation Skills,
(2) Exposure therapy,
(3) CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy*),
(4) Medication in some cases and only when prescribed by a doctor.
*CBT is a way to change your negative thought patterns in order to positively affect how you respond to situations.
Name three (3) ways you can relieve stress.
Setting aside relaxation time, connecting with others, doing something you enjoy everyday, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, doing something creative, journalling, going outdoors.
Feeling anxious should be a temporary occurrence.
TRUE
Anxiety should pass when a stressor or trigger passes. If not, you should seek help for your anxiety.
If someone says "I feel ugly so I must be ugly" what thinking trap are they falling under?
Tell me about your friends
Any answer