Anxiety Disorders

What is the purpose of feeling anxious before a challenge?

• To help you prepare for the challenge

• To make you feel overwhelmed

• To make you avoid the challenge

• To make you feel tired

What are some signs of an anxiety disorder?

• Avoiding things that make you anxious

• Feeling happy and relaxed

• Sleeping and eating well

• Having no physical signs of anxiety

What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

• A type of talk therapy

• A medication for anxiety disorders

• A physical exercise for anxiety

• A type of meditation

What do you learn in cognitive behavioral therapy?

• Ways to think and act when you feel anxious

• Ways to avoid anxious situations

• Ways to increase anxiety levels

• Ways to ignore your anxiety

What should you do if you think you have an anxiety disorder?

• Tell a parent or another trusted adult

• Keep it to yourself and hope it goes away

• Avoid seeking help

• Ignore your symptoms

What can a doctor do if you have an anxiety disorder?

• Refer you to a therapist

• Prescribe medication without therapy

• Ignore your symptoms

• Tell you to just relax

What should you do to take care of yourself if you have an anxiety disorder?

• Get exercise, food, and sleep you need

• Increase your stress levels

• Avoid people who bring out your best

• Don't think about your life without anxiety

Who can a mental health therapist teach to best help you?

• Parents

• Friends

• Teachers

• Strangers

What is the goal of therapy for anxiety disorders?

• To help you face things without anxiety holding you back

• To make you more anxious

• To make you avoid anxious situations

• To make you rely on others for reassurance

What can you do to reduce anxiety?

• Meditate

• Increase stress levels

• Avoid seeking help

• Isolate yourself