ANXIETY AND RESOURCES Presented by Miriam and Mendy
ANXIETY AND RESOURCES Presented by: Miriam and Mendy
5. 9% of youth ages 13 -18 have an anxiety disorder that’s considered severe, 25. 1% can be said to have anxiety. Parents don’t realize how worried their kids are…. 20% of children say they worry a great deal or a lot, while only 3% of parents rate their children’s stress as extreme. anatomy-of-anxiety. pdf ANXIETY STATS:
SOURCE OF STRESS SURVEY! WHERE ARE OUR STUDENTS AT? Sources of Stress. pdf
ANXIETY IS: • “A feeling of worry, nervousness or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. ” (Merriam-Webster’s) • Anxiety is a normal emotion and common experience. • It is one of the most basic of human emotions. • In general, anxiety serves to motivate and protect an individual from harm or unpleasant consequences.
COMMON PHYSICAL SENSATIONS, URGES AND IMPULSES ASSOCIATED WITH ANXIETY • Heart palpitations • Suicidal thoughts/plans/actions • Chest tightness • Self harm urges/behaviors • Numbness/tingling • Substance use • Fidgeting • Short of breath • Dizziness • Blurred or distorted vision • Restrict/binge eat • Aggressive urges/acts • Avoidance/isolation • Nausea • Run away/hide • Sweating • Nap/sleep • Butterflies stomach • Having a lump in your throat • Headaches • Difficulties concentrating
SOURCES OF ANXIETY IN SCHOOLS • • • A situation in which physical safety is at risk A situation in which self-worth is threatened Concern about physical appearance A new situation Judgment or evaluation by others Frustrating subject matter Excessive classroom demands Classroom tests Concern about the future
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