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Four pieces of data (statistics / numbers) that support our topic from the Google Form:
1. 70% teens have anxiety
2. 16.4% of our school feels they have anxiety
3. 30% adults anxiety
4. only 27.1% of kids in our school feels that they dont have a mental health struggle.
The definition of anxiety is Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Mild levels of anxiety can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention.
A quote or personal story to hook our audience:
"Feel the fear and do it anyway" (Susan Jeffers) and "Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths" (C.H. Spurgeon).
What are some things you would want a middle school student to know about this topic? (Signs, Symptoms, Causes, etc.)
Signs/Symptoms:
Not want to do something
Trouble concentrating
Sleep problems
Avoidance of difficult or new situations
Withdrawal from social activity
Repeated reassurance-seeking
Drop in grades
irritability
Recurring fears
Causes:
Sleep problems
Substance use
stress
Trauma
caffeine
What are some ways students could better handle this mental health issue? (Coping strategies, supports, resources, etc.)
Treatments/Coping Strategies/Supports
Talk to your parents
Talk to a counselor
Talk to an adult
Talk to a friend
Talk to a family member
Feel the fear and do it anyway" (Susan Jeffers) and "Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths" (C.H. Spurgeon).
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