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Anxiety

This lesson will focus on anxiety, defining what it is and how we can overcome it. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Anxiety

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Key learning points

  1. Definition
  2. Causes and symptons
  3. Seeking help

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4 Questions

Q1.
What does the World Health Organisation mean by health?

Mental wellbeing
Correct answer: Physical and mental wellbeing.
Physical wellbeing.

Q2.
Which of the following is an eating disorder?

Correct answer: Anorexia
Cutting
Depression

Q3.
Anxiety is a form of ill health

False
Correct answer: True

Q4.
Anxiety may lead to physical ill health

False
Correct answer: True

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5 Questions

Q1.
Complete this statement 'Anxiety is a _________ response of the body'

Correct answer: Natural
Negative
Slow

Q2.
Which of the following is not a response to anxiety?

Dizziness
Correct answer: Hunger
Quicker breath
Rapid heartbeat

Q3.
We are born with the fight or flight response

False
Correct answer: True

Q4.
Which of these is a positive effect of anxiety?

Correct answer: It may help concentration
You may need to go to the toilet more
You will feel as though you are not in control

Q5.
Which of these will not help you deal with anxiety?

Exercise
Slow breathing
Correct answer: Staying up all night
Talking to someone

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UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Mental wellbeing: Common types of ill health

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