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Anxiety

One in eight youth will experience General Anxiety Disorder which can be ongoing or situational. It can very in severity from mild uneasiness to a terrifying panic attack. Symptoms include general worry, fear in social settings and physical problems such as headaches and an upset stomach. 

An anxiety disorder differs from normal anxiety in the following ways:

  • It is more severe.

  • It is lasting.

  • It interferes with the person's studies, other activities, and family and social relationships

Mental Health First Aid™ USA 2016 National Council for Behavioral Health.