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ANXIETY

A MENTAL HEALTH INFOGRAPHIC

WHAT IS IT?
Anxiety is part of the body's natural reposnse to
stress. However when anxiety becomes persistent and
starts to interfere with activities of daily
living, this is categorized as an anxiety disorder.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS


Trouble sleeping
Feeling weak or tired
Breathing rapidly (hyperventiliation)

Having difficulty controlling worry


Feeling nervous, restless or tense

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS?


Medications: anti-anxiety medications
Psychotherapy: talk therapy/counseling

Alternative Medicine

Lifetsyle and home remedies

PREVENTATIVE CARE
Get help early
Stay active & participate in activties that you enjoy

Avoid alcohol or drug use

NEED HELP?
Call SAMHSA National Helping ANYTIME:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Talk to a medical professional

Reach out to a loved one or friend!

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY: 


1. MAYO CLINIC
2. NATIONAL HELPLINE
SOURCES:
HTTPS://WWW.MAYOCLINIC.ORG/DISEASES-
CONDITIONS/ANXIETY/DOCTORS-DEPARTMENTS/DDC-20350971
HTTPS://WWW.SAMHSA.GOV/FIND-HELP/NATIONAL-HELPLINE
WWW.INSERTWEBSITE.COM

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