ANXIETY

WHAT IS ANXIETY?

Anxiety is defined as "a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. ".-NHS It is normal to feel anxious at times whether this is about an sitting an exam , going to a new school or family and friends.However , if anxiety starts to take over or affecting your day to day life then it may be time to contacts someone.

GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER

GAD is " a long-term condition that causes you to feel anxious about a wide range of situations and issues"- NHS

SYMPTOMS OF GAD

-worrying is uncontrollable and causes distress

-your worrying affects your daily life, including school, your job and your social life

-you cannot let go of your worries

-you worry about all sorts of things .

-feeling restless or on edge

-being irritable

-getting tired easily

-having difficulty concentrating or feeling your mind goes blank

-having difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep

 -NHS

How to help anxiety

-333 rule (observing 3 things you can see, 3 things you can hear and 3 things you can move/touch.

-breathing techniques

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DEPRESSION

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

 Depression is "a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working."-NIH. Feeling sad or having a low mood at times does not necessarily mean that you have depression .

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION

(phscological)

continous low mood or sadness

Having low self-esteem

feeling tearful

feeling guilt-ridden

feeling irritable and intolerant of others

having no motivation or interest in things

finding it difficult to make decisions

not getting any enjoyment out of life

feeling anxious or worried

having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself

How to help Depression

-Stay in touch

-Try and be active

-Therapy 

-Medication

-Face your fears

-Try healthy coping mechanisms 

-have a routine

-try to eat healthily

EATING DISORDERS

WHAT IS AN EATING DISORDER?

An eating disorder is defined as An eating disorder is a mental health condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations.

-worrying is uncontrollable and causes distress

-your worrying affects your daily life, including school, your job and your social life

-you cannot let go of your worries

-you worry about all sorts of things .

TYPES OF EATING DISORDERS

Anorexia: trying to control your weight by not eating enough food, exercising too much, or doing both

Bulimia:losing control over how much you eat and then taking drastic action to not put on weight

Binge eating disorders:eating large portions of food until you feel uncomfortably full

What Causes Eating Disorders?

-poor body image.

-too much focus on weight or looks

-dieting at a young age.

-playing sports that focus on weight (gymnastics, ballet, ice skating, and wrestling)

-having a family member with an eating disorder

-mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, or OCD.

How to help someone who has an eating disorder

-Keep trying to include them.

-Try to build their self esteem

-Listen to them and try not to give advice or critisise

-therapy