Understanding Teenage Anxiety
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Broken into 6 key chunks referenced by point in webinar
Anxiety 1
Minutes 0 to 18:40
Introductions
Defining Anxiety
Types and frequency of Anxiety
Video extract "A Virtual Panic Attack"
Comorbidity
Anxiety 2
Minutes 18:40 to 35:55
Brain Basics (anatomy)
The Stress Response
Brain Chemicals
Brain Waves
Video extract: "60 thoughts someone with Anxiety has in the morning"
Anxiety 3
Minutes 35:55 to 41:55
Female vs Male
Highly Intelligent
Creative Types?
Video Extract: Emma Stone Interview with the Child Mind Institute
Anxiety 5
Minutes 41:55 to 51:45
Why sleep is so important
The potential impact of Social Media
Anxiety 6
Minutes 51:45 to 80:00
What stops people from getting help?
Medication
Therapy
Breathing
Meditation
Yoga
Neurofeedback
Resources
From the ChildMind Institute:
A broad based screener that may help you better understand the behaviours you see in your teen.
Book:
The author, Catherine Pitman provides a useful webinar to help understand medication for anxiety
Website
A great overview of various treatments and self-help approaches from Anxiety.org
Webinar: Unwinding Anxiety
With Dr. Judson Brewer
Your Anxious Brain on Drugs
With Dr. Catherine Pittman
Parents External Providers List - 2021.pdfGet Help
Feel free to consult with your teen's school counselor or school psychologist or connect with one of the fine therapist working in the Klang Valley: External Providers List
Teletherapy has also proven very effective. Check out BetterHelp for access.
Phone Apps for Mindfulness and Mental Health
Check out this webinar on Apps for mental health given by Cybergyuide reviewing over 200 apps for Anxiety and Stress Alone
Note on Mental Health Apps: These are NOT substitutes for professional trained therapists; they can be highly useful when used correctly and in conjunction to other interventions.