Anxiety in clients can manifest as feelings of worry, fear, or nervousness about various aspects of their lives, such as school, friendships, or family dynamics. Even in the absence of real danger, anxiety may lead to physical symptoms like a fast heartbeat, stomachaches, or trouble sleeping.
The What is Anxiety Printable for Kids and Teens handout gives clients an introduction to what anxiety is so they can acknowledge their symptoms as a natural response to triggers. In addition to defining anxiety, it presents common symptoms felt during stressful situations, such as difficulty falling asleep, dry mouth, and sweaty palms.
Learning about anxiety through this handout can help normalize the experience for kids and teens, which makes them feel comfortable seeking support from trusted adults. Pairing it with the Common Types of Anxiety handout can help them understand the different kinds of anxiety that might explain what they're going through.
Once they finish reading the handout, they can start a daily journal where they write down how they're feeling each day and any associated thoughts or worries.
This handout can be found in our 6-page Coping Skills for Anxiety handouts bundle.
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References:
- Koet, L. B., De Schepper, E. I., Bohnen, A. M., Bindels, P. J., & Gerger, H. (2022). Anxiety problems in children and adolescents: A population-based cohort study on incidence and management in Dutch primary care. British Journal of General Practice, 72(719), e405-e412. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp.2021.0557
- Muthusamy, A., Gajendran, R., & Thangavel, P. (2022). Anxiety disorders among students of adolescent age group in selected schools of Tiruchirappalli, South India: An analytical cross-sectional study. Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 18(2), 144-151. https://doi.org/10.1177/09731342221118248
