1. Anxiety

2. Anxiety Disorders Overview:
-Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life (i.e. test taking, new job, etc...).
-Anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear and include
       -Generalized Anxiety Disorder
       -Panic Disorder
       -Social Anxiety
-Does not go away, increases over time.

3. Generalized Anxiety Display excessive anxiety or worry for months.
Face symptoms of: Restlessness, being on edge, easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, difficult controlling worry, sleep problems. 

4. Panic Disorder
Reoccurring periods of panic attacks with sudden periods of intense fear.
Symptoms include: pounding heart, accelerated heart rate, trembling, sweating, shortness of breath, smothering or choking, feeling of impending doom.

5. Social Anxiety Disorder
Feeling highly anxious about being with other people, or having a hard time talking to them.
Symptoms include: feeling self-conscious, worried about feeling embarrassed, worrying about offending others, fear of being judged, having a hard time making/keeping friends, blushing/sweating/or trembling around others, feeling nauseous or sick when people are around.

6. Strategies in the Classroom
Please watch the above link.  While watching, note three things that stood out to you.

7. What can you do? 
Create a safe place for the child to go when anxiety symptoms are high (i.e. nurses office, preferred setting). 
Establish rules for using breaks or calming activities (i.e. time limits, location, communication).
Allow time for difficult transition activities (start of school, end of day, lunch, between classes).
Ask the student for ideas of helpful strategies.
Be aware of activities that distract the child from their anxiety (coloring, reading, music).
Teach the child relaxation techniques.

8. What can you Do?
Reward effort when they are able to control their anxiety symptoms. 
Follow classroom accommodations: provide a warning prior to calling on a student, or prior to group work, extended time, shortened assignments, offer choices.

9. 6 Things You Shouldn’t Say To Someone With Anxiety
1. “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
2. “Calm down.”
3. “Just do it.”
4. “Everything is going to be fine.”
5. “I’m stressed out too.”
6. “Did I do something wrong?”