Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents

What triggers anxiety in adolescents?

• A current threat

• Body's reaction to stress

• Overconsumption of caffeine

• Lack of exercise

What is one method to identify negative thoughts?

• Keeping a journal

• Downloading an app

• Talking to friends

• Avoiding caffeine

What can a body scan help identify?

• Negative thoughts

• Physical symptoms of stress

• Lack of sleep

• Unhealthy eating habits

Which app feature is beneficial for reducing anxiety?

• News updates

• Video games

• Relaxation exercises

• Social media

What lifestyle change is NOT recommended for reducing anxiety?

• Regular exercise

• Eating healthy

• Drinking caffeine

• Sticking to a sleep routine

How can friends and family help with coping?

• By offering positive coping mechanisms

• By providing distractions

• By advising to drink caffeine

• By ignoring the issue

Who should you reach out to if coping strategies do not work?

• No one, keep it to yourself

• Social media followers

• A health care professional

• A distant acquaintance

What is a sign that it may be time to seek professional help?

• When you consume caffeine

• When you feel slightly uncomfortable

• When symptoms persist despite trying multiple coping strategies

• When you have tried one coping strategy

Where can you find more information about anxiety?

• Television shows

• Fiction books

• Social media

• NIMH website

What is the purpose of sharing the mental health minute video?

• To create anxiety

• To promote the narrator

• To inform and help others

• To entertain