Chapter 8, Lesson 3

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Chapter 8, Lesson 3

• Anxiety and Teen Depression

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Vocab

• Anxiety the condition of feeling uneasy or
  worried about what may happen.
• Depression a prolonged feeling of helplessness,
  hopelessness, and sadness.

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What is Anxiety?

• Feelings of fear or dread
• Perspiration, trembling, restlessness, muscle
  tension
• Rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, shortness of
  breath

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Social Anxiety

• Feeling uneasy in certain social circumstances.
• Dont be so self critical
• Start small smile, nod, make eye contact when
  spoken to, stay up to date on current events so
  you can create conversation

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Strategies for managing day-to-day anxieties.

• Redirect your energy
• Do relaxation exercises
• Engage in physical activity
• Get support from family and friends.

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Two types of depression

• Reactive depression Response to a stressful
  event. (i.e. death of a friend). Personal
  finds a way to eventually manage the depression
• Major depression Medical condition requiring
  treatment. Lasts longer than reactive. Can
  occur from reactive depression, chemical
  imbalance in brain, or genetic tendancy

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Symptoms of Teen Depression

• Irritable or restless mood
• Withdraw from friends
• Change in appetite or weight
• Feeling of worthlessness
• A sense of hopelessness