What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a sense of worry, apprehension, or fear.Everyone feels worry from

time to time. When can worry become a real

problem?

Worry can become a problem when feelings prevent a person from doing what he or she wants or needs to do.

What are the warning signs of Anxiety?

• Sweaty palms

• Headache

• Stomach ache

• Tired

• Restlessness

• What else?

What are some of your Anxiety “Triggers”?

What is the cause?• At Home?• At School?

Uncontrollable vs. Controllable Anxiety

Weather

A teacher being absent

Divorce

How we perform on a test

What we eat for lunch

How we get along with our friends

Our behavior

Being on time

How can we Stress LESS?

Deep breathingFun activities

Listen to musicSpending time with friends and family

Writing, drawing

• http://pro.psychcentral.com/child-therapist/2014/08/anxiety-relief-3-activities-to-help-kids-manage-their-anxiety/