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Anxiety

Anxiety. aNG ˈzīədē / noun A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q37ICw_asz4 Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life.

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Anxiety

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  1. Anxiety aNGˈzīədē/ • noun • Afeeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q37ICw_asz4 • Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. • However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

  2. Anxiety Disorder Prevalence

  3. Demographics for Lifetime Prevalence Merikanagas KR, He J, Burstein M, Swanson SAS, Avenevoli S, cui L, Benjet C Georgiades K, Swendesen J Lifetime prevalence of mental disorders in U.S. adolescents. Under review

  4. Anxiety Types Generalized Anxiety • Obsessive Compulsive • Social Anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkCOrIwwJEs • Separation Anxiety • Panic • Specific Phobia • PTSD

  5. Co-morbid Issues • Substance abuse • Depression • Anger/Irritability • Suicidality • Poor Academics

  6. Fight or Flight Bears and Fires

  7. Coping Skills • Relaxation • Established Routine • Sleep • Diet • Exercise • Imagery • Trusted Support Systems • Distractors • Recognize Triggers

  8. Coping Skills Cont. • Be aware of media exposure • Create a safe zone • Music Timeout key word Collaborate

  9. Exposure • Facing the fear with a set of coping skills • Take it in small steps • Challenging irrational thoughts (control)

  10. Foods to Avoid Caffeine • Sugar • Alcohol • Processed Foods • Processed Meats

  11. Foods to Eat • Beef • Whole Wheat Bread • Salmon • Turkey • Greek Yogurt • Natural Foods

  12. Parent Do’s Be calm, don’t overreact (They’re not just being difficult) Validate without feeding into it. Assure them they can cope Ask: What do you feel you need? How can I help you? Listen and be patient because you may experience repetitive behaviors, thoughts, and feelings

  13. Parent Do’s Cont. Model good coping skills and verbalize how you’re processing Give them time and space to calm Remember to have fun and connect when they’re doing well Communicate changes in routine with advanced notice Get them professional help if needed

  14. Anxiety Website • www.youth.anxietybc.com

  15. Q&A • FECC • 70 E 100 N • Farmington, UT • 801-402-5919 • www.davis.k12.ut.us/Domain/127

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