Anxiety - Chloe + Kelsie

Data (Statistics / Numbers)

Out of the entire school 16.5% of people voted that their feeling anxious.
32.3% people feel that they have a mental health concern(anxiety, depression,or managing stress)
70.6% have a mental health concern
Anxiety nearly affects 30% of adults at some point in their live
Social anxiety disorder:7% (U.S)
Panic Disorder:2% -3%(U.S)

A Quote

“You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.”(Dan Millman)

Definition Of My Topic

Anxiety is the body's or mind's response to stress, even when there are no current stressors .

Signs/Symptoms:

You might feel butterflies in your stomach
Sweaty palms
Shaky hands
Your mouth is dry
You have frequent unexplained nausea

Causes

Feeling anxious
Stress response
Fight-or-flight response
Feeling uncomfortable
Fear of dying
Chills or hot flashes

Coping Strategies

Breathe
Talk yourself through it
Face the situation
Start with a growth mindset
Notice how anxiety affects your body
Being more patient
Stop worrying about things that will never happen
Focus on yourself

Advice!!

I will practice mindfulness techniques daily to manage my anxiety like deep breathing and different exercises more effectively.

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/anxiety.html?scrlybrkr=47acb04c

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/teens-and-stress-when-its-more-than-worry

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/anxiety.html

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