Understanding Anxiety

Everyone experiences sadness at some point in their life, but not everyone experiences depression. Depression is extreme sadness and feeling discouragement, despair, or hopelessness from weeks to years at a time. People who experience depression often don't take enjoyment from life and don't have much energy, motivation, or concentration. With this volume, readers will learn what causes depression, steps to a diagnosis, and different types of treatments. They'll also learn that it's OK not to be OK, and that it's important to talk about feelings with people who are available to help.

Panic attacks can strike at any time, making a person feel a strong physical response to stress and anxiety. This book helps readers understand what a panic attack is and how they can deal with an attack if it arises. They'll learn about the mental and physical symptoms of panic attacks and gain various coping strategies. This book provides readers with the tools to get help for their panic attacks and ways to help others who might be suffering from panic disorder. An engaging and relatable tone makes this serious subject accessible and makes this book a perfect addition to your social and emotional learning curriculum.

"Phobia" is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, readers will learn what may cause phobias and how they're diagnosed and treated. They'll learn about the many professionals who can offer help and hope to those afflicted with phobias.

A lot of people casually claim they have social anxiety. But what does that mean? Social anxiety is more than just being quiet or shy. It's a form of anxiety brought on by situations in which a person interacts with other people. People with social anxiety are so fearful of being judged by their peers that they may be unable to make friends or do the things they want to do. Your readers will learn about the triggers of social anxiety and how they can seek help for this common condition.

Many students deal with feelings of overwhelming anxiety, both in and out of school. With anxiety disorders diagnosed in children more than ever before, it's essential to give young people an understanding of what anxiety is and how it can be treated. This book gives readers the tools they need to recognize anxiety and understand how it works, both in themselves and in others. Through accessible text and images, readers will gain a deep knowledge about anxiety and mental health. This guidebook is a valuable resource for your social and emotional learning curriculum.