A powerpoint presentation on the problem of anxiety and ways to overcome it.

1. Anxiety
A Presentation By: Spencer Lee, Ana Carreto-Sanchez, Kieran Boyle, and Robert Weatherbee

2. Robert Weatherbee Spencer Lee Ana Carreto-Sanchez Kieran Boyle

3. Introduction
 How many of us, on a daily basis, feel stressed or restless? It seems, that more than
not, everyone has experience (to some degree) some sort of angst or internal
struggle. However, there are many ways to assist in the treatment of this issue.

4. Main points
 This Power point will be on the effects of anxiety and how you can help cure the
problem.
 The main topics are:
 Identifying and understanding anxiety
 Analyzing anxiety,
 Explaining the pros and cons of possible solutions for anxiety
 Offering the best solution.

5. What is anxiety and who is affected?
 Fear or nervousness about what might happen.
 Anyone can have anxiety although, more prevalent in women.

6. When and where does anxiety occur?
 Usually when the outcome of the situation is uncertain like a test or public
speaking although, it can happen anywhere.

7. Why do people have anxiety and how to
manage it.
 From brain chemistry to genetics or life events, many reasons.
THERAPY
MEDICINE
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

8. Driving Forces of Anxiety
 Panic
 Fear
 Emotional Abuse or Trauma
 Being Self-conscious

9. Restraining Forces of Anxiety
 Strong Self-confidence
 Being Content
 A Good Support System
 Proper Treatment

10. Internal Causes of Anxiety
 Family History
 Perfectionism
 Low Self-esteem
 Being Timid
 Depression

11. External Causes of Anxiety
 Work
 Stress
 Pregnancy
 Death of a Loved One
 Family Problems
 Substance Abuse

12. Criteria for a Successful Solution
 Acceptance
 Willingness To Try
 Diligence
 Patience

13. Solutions to Overcome Anxiety:
Mindfulness Meditation
 Mind-calming practice that relieves stresses & anxiety
 Originates from Zen Buddhist monks
 Common among fitness trainers & therapists
 Used as alternative therapy

14. Mindfulness Meditation
Strengths
 Deals with distracting thoughts
 Overcomes worries, insomnia,
irritability
 Teaches breathing techniques for
stress management
Limitations
 Ineffective control treatments
 Doesn’t compare greatly against
medications
 Interference with drug
medications

15. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Works towards finding solution of the problem
Used w/ medications
Highly effective
.

16. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Strengths
 Short-term
 Long-lasting effects
 Finds & solves underlying problem
 Specialized to each patient
 Effective with medication treatments
Limitations
 Different levels of response to
treatment
 Not everyone puts in same effort

17. The BEST Solution to Anxiety…
 …is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because:
 Includes intensive look into patient’s experience
 Examines how patient reacts to anxiety triggers
 Addresses negative thinking
 Addresses distorted perspectives
 Tailored to specific needs
 Can be used with medications

18. Works Cited
 "A Brief History of Anxiety." A Brief History of Anxiety. Calm Clinic, 17 June 2016.
Web. 17 July 2016.
 Anxiety and Depression Association of America. n.d. Web 17 July 2016.
http://www.adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/therapy
 Corliss, Julie. "Mindfulness Meditation May Ease Anxiety, Mental Stress." Harvard
Health Blog RSS. Harvard Health Publications, 08 Jan. 2014. Web.
 Goldberg, Joseph. "Physical Effects of Worrying." WebMD. WebMD, 15 Aug. 2015.
Web. 17 July 2016.
 Madhav, Goyal, Md, et. al. "Meditation for Psychological Stress and Well-
being." Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of American Medical Association, 01
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19. Works Cited Cont.
 Martin, Ben, Psy. D. "In-Depth: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Psych Central." Psych
Central. N.p., 22 Feb. 2007. Web.
 Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 17 July 2016. http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/anxiety
 National Alliance on Mental Illness, n.d. Web 17 July 2016.
https:/www.nami.org/Learn-More/Treatment/Psychotherapy
 "Proven Non-drug Treatment for Depression." NeuroStar TMS Therapy Depression
Treatment. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 July 2016.
 "What Causes Anxiety?" Beyondblue.org. Accessed July 17, 2016.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/what-causes-anxiety.