DEFINE - Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Anxiety is a type of mood disorder.
DISCUSS - Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child goes through phases. A phase is temporary and usually harmless. But children who suffer from an anxiety disorder experience fear, nervousness, and shyness, and they start to avoid places and activities. For teens or anyone else, anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Things like tests, meeting new people, speaking in public, going on a date, and competing in sports can make us feel apprehensive or uneasy. But some teens react much more strongly to stressful situations than others. Even thinking about the situations may cause them great distress.
STATISTICS - In any one year, over 2 million Australians suffer from any kind of anxiety issue. Anxiety is the most common mental condition in Australia. On average, 1 in 4 people - 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men - will experience anxiety. There are many types of anxiety, each consisting of a range of specific symptoms.
TREATMENT - In addition to traditional health professional approaches, there are also a number of effective online therapies which can assist and treat anxiety disorders. Many of these are free, anonymous and easily accessible for anyone with internet access. Effective treatment helps people with anxiety to learn how to control the condition so it doesn't control them. The type of treatment will depend on the type of anxiety being experienced. Mild symptoms may be relieved with lifestyle changes (e.g. regular physical exercise) and self-help (e.g. online e-therapies). Where symptoms of anxiety are moderate to severe, psychological and/or medical treatments are likely to be required.
SUPPORT - Beyond Blue is a great organisation for people with anxiety especially teenagers because it tells you the facts, some kinds of treatment and you can even talk to someone form beyond blue to get some personal and private help. You can also call kids helpline and have a personal conversation about it.
DISCUSS - Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child goes through phases. A phase is temporary and usually harmless. But children who suffer from an anxiety disorder experience fear, nervousness, and shyness, and they start to avoid places and activities. For teens or anyone else, anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Things like tests, meeting new people, speaking in public, going on a date, and competing in sports can make us feel apprehensive or uneasy. But some teens react much more strongly to stressful situations than others. Even thinking about the situations may cause them great distress.
STATISTICS - In any one year, over 2 million Australians suffer from any kind of anxiety issue. Anxiety is the most common mental condition in Australia. On average, 1 in 4 people - 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men - will experience anxiety. There are many types of anxiety, each consisting of a range of specific symptoms.
TREATMENT - In addition to traditional health professional approaches, there are also a number of effective online therapies which can assist and treat anxiety disorders. Many of these are free, anonymous and easily accessible for anyone with internet access. Effective treatment helps people with anxiety to learn how to control the condition so it doesn't control them. The type of treatment will depend on the type of anxiety being experienced. Mild symptoms may be relieved with lifestyle changes (e.g. regular physical exercise) and self-help (e.g. online e-therapies). Where symptoms of anxiety are moderate to severe, psychological and/or medical treatments are likely to be required.
SUPPORT - Beyond Blue is a great organisation for people with anxiety especially teenagers because it tells you the facts, some kinds of treatment and you can even talk to someone form beyond blue to get some personal and private help. You can also call kids helpline and have a personal conversation about it.