Anxiety Jeopardy

What is Anxiety?

100

When we worry or get anxious our body body tells us that we are in _____________

What is danger.

200

When we get anxious or worried, our body tells us in many ways. What are 3 of the things that can happen to our bodies?

What is: Increased heart rate, sweating, stomach ache, can't think clearly, shaking, need to go to the washroom.

300

Name at least 4 different types of things that can make someone anxious

What is: being away from family, worry for no reason, worry about meeting new people, worry about talking in front of the class, worry about tests, others

400

Name 3 positive things that you can do to help yourself when you are worried or anxious

What is exercising, writing, speaking to someone, art, pets, music, nature, laughing

500

There are a number of things about who you are that can put you at greater risk of having anxiety.

What is: having difficult things happen to you in the past, too much time on video games, other people in your family have anxiety, your personality, phobias

Multiple Choice

100

What is a phobia? 

a) fear of dangerous things

b) fear of things that are not dangerous

What is B 

200

If someone related to me has anxiety.

a) For sure will get anxiety

b) For sure I will not get anxiety

c) I may or may not develop anxiety

What is C

300

What are some of the things that anxiety might make it hard to do in the classroom?

a) read out loud

b) pay attention

c) remember what I learned

d) stay in the class

e) All of the above

What is E, all of the above.

400

Anxiety happens only to

a) kids

b) teenagers

c) teenagers & kids

d) adults 

e) all of the above

What is e

500

If I have anxiety or a lot of worries now, I will:

a) always have anxiety, it will never change

b) feel better when I get older

c) be able to learn strategies so that I can be the boss of my anxiety

d) for sure get worse as I get older

What is c

The Truth About Anxiety

100

Anxiety is my fault & I should be able to control it

Anxiety is not your fault, once you learn more about anxiety you will see why

200

Everyone in the world has some anxiety? Why do you think this happens?

If humans did not have some anxiety, they would do things that we dangerous to them. Anxiety only becomes a problem when it stops us from doing the things we want to do.

300

What is the most important thing if you want to be the boss of your anxiety?

What is: You have to want to be the anxiety master

400

If there were 10 people in the room, how many of them do you think are bothered by anxiety?

What is 2

500

Tough Question!

What part of the brain causes anxiety?

What is the amygdala

True or False

100

When we are faced with a threatening event, our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline.

What is true; When faced with a threatening event such as a physical attack or a natural disaster, most people feel anxiety or fear. Our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline and our instincts take over. This gives us the strength we need to get out of the situation and survive.

200

Anxiety disorders are the same thing as problems with stress

What is false; Anxiety and stress problems can have a lot in common. The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.

300

OCD is when a person experiences extreme or unreasonable terror when confronted with a certain object, situation or activity. This terror can lead to a strong need to avoid that object or situation.

What is false; this would be specific phobias. OCD is when a person has recurring, unpleasant thoughts (these are called obsessions), like thinking their hands are always dirty. As a result, they may develop repetitive and time-consuming behaviours to try and reduce anxiety or distress (these are called compulsions), like washing their hands hundreds of times a day.

400

Anxiety is not heritable/genetic.

What is false; anxiety can be passed on genetically. If someone in your immediate or extended family has had problems with anxiety, then you may be more likely to develop an anxiety issue.

500

When you're anxious, all your other senses are diminished.

What is false; adrenaline starts running and your senses become more alert.

The Truth About Anxiety

100

Does lack of social support increase or decrease someone's risk for developing an anxiety disorder?

What is increase, people with this lack of support are more likely to develop anxiety disorder.

200

Name two different things you can do about anxiety.

What is counselling, medications, support groups, and different types of self-help etc.

300

Are phobias considered a type of anxiety disorder?

What is yes, when a person experiences extreme or unreasonable terror when confronted with a certain object, situation or activity. This terror can lead to a strong need to avoid that object or situation. The objects of phobias are diverse and can include fear of dogs, flying, enclosed spaces, water, and blood. Which is referred to as a specific phobia disorder.

400

When does anxiety become a problem?

What is: when it stops you from doing everyday activities; when it goes off and there is no real danger; and when it happens frequently.

500

Is any type of anxiety healthy?

What is yes, some anxiety from time to time is normal and healthy; it can help motivate us and help get us out of tough situations.