There are many symptoms of anxiety. Mentally, people could experience constant worry, racing thoughts, overthiking, and have trouble concentrating. Some ways to manage these symptoms are washing your face with cold water and breathing exercises such as box breathing. As for the common physical symptoms of anxiety, they often appear when the body enters a state of stress. Symptoms include rapid heartbeat, chest tightness, nausea, sweating, and restlessness. To manage this symptoms, the most effective approach is to focus on calming the body. Breathing is also extremely helpful in these cases as it steadies the heart and lowers stress levels. Practicing grounding techniques such as what you can see, hear, and feel can help bring your attention to the present. 

This is our mission: We are a team of passionate teens dedicated to promoting science education in our community. Through volunteering events and programs, we hope to spread knowledge of important topics such as physics, health, and so much more. We aim to share our passions for science while educating those around us, building a better, more scientific future!

Anxiety connects to our mission because it is an important topic in both science and health education. Understanding anxiety helps people recognize how the brain and body responds to stress. By sharing accurate information, we can help reduce misconceptions and encourage healthier ways to manage anxiety. This topic is especially relevant to our community as many students experience stress in academic settings. Educating others about anxiety helps us build a more informed community.