Anxiety Facts
True or False
All anxiety is bad
False, anxiety tries to warn us something bad might happen and protect us from danger
Name 3 things that trigger your anxiety
Open ended
Based on personal triggers
Name 3 symptoms of anxiety
Open ended
Based on personal symptoms
What are two things you can do to manage or reduce your anxiety?
Open ended
Based on what you do or what you have learned can help
Challenge this thought: I'm not good at this. I'm going to fail.
I will get better. I will try my best to succeed.
What percentage of teenagers have some type of anxiety disorder?
A. 50%
B. 15%
C. 32%
D. 7%
32%
What's the most common trigger for teens?
Stress
Why is it important to notice your symptoms?
That way you can start engaging in coping skills before they get worse
What self-care activity helps you the most with anxiety?
Open ended
Based on experience
If you are feeling anxious, what self-care activity can you engage in to feel better?
Open ended
Examples: talk to a friend, do a fun activity, take a break, watch a funny video
When does anxiety become a problem?
When it stops you from doing everyday activities and happens frequently when there is no real danger
Why is it important to know your triggers?
It's helpful because you will know what to expect to feel so you engage in coping skills before it get worse
True or False
Negative self-talk is a symptom of anxiety
True, feeling like you're not good enough can lead to feeling anxious
Who can you talk to if your feeling anxious?
Anyone you feel comfortable with
Examples include parents, siblings, friends, teachers, other family members
If you are feeling overwhelmed at school or at home what can you do before anxiety gets worse?
Open ended
What's causing the rise of severe anxiety in teenagers?
High expectations and pressure to succeed
Social media
A world that feels more scary and threatening
Can social media increase one's anxiety?
Yes, research shows that teenagers that use it more often are more anxious than those who don't
What is the most common symptom of anxiety?
Feeling nervous
Name a symptom of anxiety and what coping skill works best for it
Open ended based on experience
Examples:
Symptom: fear of the worst happening Coping Skill: challenging negative thoughts
Symptom: fast heartbeat
Coping Skill: deep breathing
They won't notice me and even if they do they won't think about it for much longer. I got this even though I'm scared!
What is anxiety in your own words?
Yes! Because anxiety is different for everyone.
The proper definition is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
How can social media trigger ones anxiety?
Open ended
Examples include comparing yourself to others, FOMO, lowering self-esteem, not getting enough likes or followers, bullying
What can severe anxiety symptoms lead to?
Panic or anxiety attacks
What's the most common coping skill for anxiety?
Grounding techniques (form of mindfulness)
Examples include: 54321 technique, categories, meditating
What is mindfulness to you? Give an example
Open ended