Anxiety
Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
True or False?
True
Is physical exercise a healthy way to reduce stress?
Yes or no?
Yes
Name three coping skills that work for you.
(Free Answer)
We passed upon the stairs
We spoke of was and when
Although I wasn't there
He said I was his friend
Which came as a surprise
I spoke into his eyes
"I thought you died alone
A long, long time ago"
What song is this?
The Man Who Sold the World - David Bowie, Nirvana, Midge Ure
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States.
True or False?
True
What are some of the most common stressors?
Finances, Work, Relationships, and Major life changes
What does medication generally work best with as a coping skill?
Therapy
Pressure
Pushing down on me
Pressing down on you
No man ask for
Under pressure
That burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets
What song is this?
Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie
Does anxiety originate from social, psychological, or biological factors? If multiple, which ones?
Social, Psychological, and Biological factors
Anxiety is the reaction that comes before stress.
True or False?
False
Coping skills are strictly physical activities and do not include mental activities.
True or False?
False
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
What song is this?
Let It Be - The Beatles
Name another anxiety disorder beyond the ones listed on the worksheet.
Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Post Dramatic Stress Disorder.
What is typically the most common therapy practice utilized to manage stress?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Is the length of a mediation or the consistency/intention of a meditation more important?
Consistency and intention
Put on your brake lights
You're in the city of wonder
Ain't gon' play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter, be wise
What song is this?
Disturbia - Rihanna
Specific Phobias
What is the hormone that is released when you are stressed called?
Cortisol
What is diaphragmatic breathing?
A breathing technique in which you place your hand on your belly and deeply inhale while letting your belly rise and not your chest, then promptly exhaling and repeat.
Helplessly hoping her harlequin hovers nearby
Awaiting a word
Gasping at glimpses
Of gentle true spirit
He runs, wishing he could fly
Only to trip at the sound of "Goodbye"
Wordlessly watching
He waits by the window and wonders
At the empty place inside
What song is this?
Helplessly Hoping - Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young