Did You Know?

Talking helps to ease anxiety!

What Causes Anxiety?

Things like school or tests can cause anxiety.

How to Feel Better

Deep breaths and hugs can help you feel calm.

What anxiety Does

You may feel nervous a lot.

You might not want to try new things.

You can feel tired or weak.

You may have trouble sleeping at night.

You might want to stay home more.

You can feel better with help.

More About anxiety

Anxiety can start when you are young. It can come from big changes or stress. Some kids feel it more than others. It is okay to talk about it.

Anxiety can make it hard to play or learn. It can stop you from having fun. But, there are ways to feel better. You can talk to a friend or a grown-up.

Many kids have anxiety, and that is normal. With time and help, you can learn to feel calm. You can be brave and face your fears!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Anxiety"] --> B["Inner Turmoil"] A --> C["Feelings of Dread"] A --> D["Anticipation of Future Threat"] A --> E["Nervous Behavior"] E --> F["Pacing Back and Forth"] E --> G["Somatic Complaints"] E --> H["Rumination"]

What Do These Words Mean?

anxiety:a feeling of worry or nervousness about something that might happen
inner turmoil:a state of confusion or emotional struggle inside a person
dread:a strong feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen
somatic complaints:physical problems or symptoms that are caused by emotional issues
rumination:thinking a lot about something, often in a way that makes you feel worse