True or False: Anxiety
Anxiety's main job is to keep you safe.
TRUE!
When faced with danger, your body goes through lots of changes in order to get you ready to protect yourself. Your body revs up (e.g., muscles tense up) and you are ready to strike out at danger, make a safe getaway or hold still until the danger passes.
The Pokémon type Fire is weakest against what type of Pokémon?
Water!
In which Disney movie is the villain Ursula?
The Little Mermaid!
What is a "helpful" or positive thought?
+100 bonus points if you can give an example!
Helpful thoughts make us feel confident, happy or brave. Helpful thoughts make us feel more comfortable and good about ourselves.
12 x 5 = ?
60!
Everyone can tell when you're feeling anxious.
FALSE!
Anxiety can feel really loud to us. It’s like listening to music on your phone full blast with your earphones. But, most other people don’t really notice (except maybe those closest to you like your parents or best friend). Having anxiety is like someone walking by you on the sidewalk while you’re listening to your music with earphones - they only hear a quiet muffled sound, if anything.
What is Squirtle’s final evolution?
Blastoise!
In the Lion King, who is Mufasa's evil brother?
Scar!
What is an "unhelpful" or negative thought?
+100 bonus points if you can give an example!
Unhelpful thoughts make us feel nervous, worried, or sad. Unhelpful thoughts make us feel uncomfortable or bad about ourselves.
How many zeros are in 1 million?
6!
1,000,000
Having anxiety means you're weak.
FALSE!
Having anxiety does not mean there is anything wrong with you - it has nothing to do with strength. It does, however, take strength to acknowledge that anxiety is a problem for you and to take steps to deal with it.
1. Pichu
2. Pikachu
3. Raichu
From the movie 101 Dalmatians, what is Cruela's last name?
De Vil!
Helpful or Unhelpful? Why?
"My best friend didn't text me back. She must be mad at me."
Unhelpful :(
How many zeros are in 1 billion?
9!
1,000,000,000
Feelings of anxiety usually go away.
TRUE!
Sometimes anxiety feels like it could go on forever. However, eventually it always goes away or lessens. Just like your body is designed to rev up to protect you from danger, your body is also designed to dial down at some point. It may take a little time, but it will come down.
What is Te Kā, the villain in Moana?
A volcano!
Helpful or Unhelpful? Why?
"I am such a failure."
Unhelpful :(
What do you add to 1/4 to equal 1/2?
1/4!
Anxiety problems are common.
TRUE!
Anxiety problems are quite common. In fact, 1 in 8 children will experience some type of problem with anxiety at some point. If you struggle with anxiety – you are not alone!
What does Pokémon mean?
Pocket Monsters!
What is the name of Captain Hook's pirate ship?
The Jolly Roger!
Helpful or Unhelpful? Why?
"This is really hard, but I can ask for help. The more I practice, the better I will get."
Helpful! :)
25 x 25 = ?
625!