Counseling Department
Bethel Virtual Academy
Anxiety
**Important Disclaimer**
This page is for information purposes only. BVA does not recommend any specific therapy modality, any provider, or course of treatment. This page is designed to provide information, give you some tools for coping, and ideas to talk to your primary care physician about.
Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States?
Did you know anxiety and depression usually occur together?
Knowing the signs, symptoms, and treatment options is critical to living with these conditions. On this page you can find out information about what anxiety is, warning signs, what to do if you're concerned, evidence-based treatments, skills to cope, and resources.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is something that everyone experiences from time to time. Anxiety is our body’s normal reaction to perceived danger or important events. It alerts us to danger and helps our body prepare to deal with it. For example, it allows you to jump out of the way of a speeding car. It also helps us perform at our best - for example, anxiety can prompt you to bring home your textbook to study for a final exam or motivate you to practice for a class presentation.
Although anxiety protects us, it can become a problem when
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Happens frequently
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Is upsetting and causes distress
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Stops you from doing fun and important things
