1. Anxiety
aNGˈzīədē/
noun
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
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
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)

11. Foods to Avoid
Caffeine
Sugar
Alcohol
Processed Foods
Processed Meats

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Anxiety Website

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