Is anxiety really a disease?
Wonder: Anxiety--Disease or Personality Flaw?
Find It Out
Wonders are all about sparking curiosity. Is there something you want to learn more about? Is there a question you have about something you've seen? Wonder is all about answering questions. It is my goal to answer this psychology question regarding anxiety using science, social observations, and my own experiences.
Anxiety has been a monster that I have been battling with for over 10 years. More often than not, people have told me to "suck it up" and that anxiety was all in my head. The idea that this terrible monster was imaginary sparked my curiosity, which is why I created this Wonder. By learning the facts, I hope to uncover the mystery behind this "disease" once and for all.
Anxiety is now being known as a "common cold" for emerging adolescents. The second a teenage acts nervous or jumpy, parents automatically jump to the conclusion that their child suffers from an anxiety disorder. This Wonder is all about if anxiety really is a disease, or if it is just a myth used to calm down some overly nervous teenagers.
Its a FACT! Brain Matters!
Try It Out--Activities to Explore Anxiety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWoNiuLXeaA
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/quizzes/take_quiz/8
http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/lesson-plans/lesson-plan/worry-warriors--courage-connections.aspx
Anxiety is a real disorder! So, what's next?
What to Do Now
About the Author
Email: sarah.erdman@uga.edu
Website: https://about.me/erdmansarah
Location: Athens, GA, United States
Twitter: @SarahErdman