Why Anxiety?

Anxiety is spreading rapidly amongst today's youth, especially in our community.

We aid to combat these drastic numbers by making our platform a safespace for discussion on anxiety for our own well-being and others around us.

What are the Dangers?

Stress is the body's way of protecting itself and with that leads to an overflow of hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline.

Affects of Cortisol

Cortisol increases sugar in the bloodstream. This works to increase the substances in the body that repair tissues. Too much of cortisol can lead to headaches, and digestive problems when released in nonthreatening situations (Satterfield).

Affects of Adrenaline

The purpose of adrenaline is to make your heart beat faster and allow your lungs to breathe in easier. Blood vessels actively work to send more blood to these regions. This makes pupils grow and allow you to sweat easier (Adrenaline).

Preventative Factors

As your body is made to protect itself, too much stress is bad for you. Stress still CAN be caused by an abundance of things whether it is genetic or through experience. Some impactful ways to avoid stress can be found in.....

Investing in a healthy diet and exercising
Journaling as an outlet for stressful feelings
volunteering in your community
Organize your thoughts and ideas and take on big tasks in sections (to avoid burnout!)
Professional counseling is a healthy way of finding solutions to problems head on

Sources:

“Adrenaline.” Healthdirect, 17 Oct. 2023, www.healthdirect.gov.au/adrenaline#:~:text=Adrenaline%20makes%20your%20heart%20beat,grow%20larger%20and%20you%20sweat. Accessed 6 Jan. 2024.
“Chronic Stress Puts Your Health at Risk.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Aug. 2023, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037#:~:text=Cortisol%2C%20the%20primary%20stress%20hormone,fight%2Dor%2Dflight%20situation. Accessed 6 Jan. 2024.
Satterfield, Deidre. “Stress and Its Effects.” Vail Health Foundation, 12 Apr. 2023, vailhealthfoundation.org/news/learning-about-stress-and-its-effects/?gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOdtQhKppYhEwVqQUDK9J_EnkoCeaUbf8gxUqWMfvUIkaSZ7Jdd8e4xoCUHIQAvD_BwE. Accessed 6 Jan. 2024.

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