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?
Which one is considered a Physical Grounding Technique?
A- Describing what's around you
B-Practice self-kindness
C-Thinking in categories
D-Savoring a food or drink
Savoring a food or drink
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?
Which one is considered a Mental Grounding Technique?
A- Describing what's around you
B-Use an anchoring phrase
C-Thinking in categories
D-All of the above
D-All of the above
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?
True
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
True or false: Mindfulness is another word for grounding.
False
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?
How does Social Media make teens feel anxious?
They compare themselves to others and it has a negative effect on their well being. (NOTE: You may think that someone's posts show how they feel 100% of the time. This is not real! They are only sharing carefully chosen moments).
Also, spending time online keeps teens from doing healthier activities, such as exercising or interacting with friends and family.
Research shows that teenagers, who use social media frequently, are more anxious and unhappy than those that don't. (How much time do you spend on social media?)