ABSTRACT
This lesson explores what anxiety is, how our bodies identify it, and ideas to manage it more effectively. It also debunks the myth that all anxiety is bad, and that young people should never worry. Some worry serves a good purpose, but too much is debilitating. We introduce a worry scale as one idea to keep worry in a healthy perspective. To be mentally healthy, young people need a new freedom to openly share their thoughts, fears and anxieties with friends and trusted people in their lives. When equipped with quality information, everyone can participate productively, offering supportive networks loaded with sage advice.
