Anxiety Management for Teenagers

Definitions

100

A vague feeling of fear and worry 

ANXIETY

200

Positive stress that can help us reach goals 

EUSTRESS

300

In what stage of anxiety does the person have difficulty concentrating but can be redirected to the topic?

MODERATE ANXIETY

400

In what stage of the reactions to stress are the body stores depleted? 

EXHAUSTION STAGE

True or False

100

Anxiety can be considered normal 

TRUE

200

Anxiety can be caused ONLY by external stimuli 

FALSE

Anxiety is caused by external AND internal stimuli

300

Mild anxiety can help a person focus, learn, and problem solve

TRUE

400

You can avoid anxiety. 

FALSE

Anxiety is unavoidable in life. 

Coping Skills

100

Imagining a safe, enjoyable place to relax

GUIDED IMAGERY

200

Talking to a parent, friend, teacher, or counselor

EXPRESSING YOURSELF

300

breathe in through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and breathe out through your mouth

DEEP BREATHING

400

Tightening muscle groups, holding, and then relaxing from head to toe 

PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION