The Basics
What Alberta Education has to say...
General Anxiety Definition
Alberta Education has provided the following definition of anxiety disorders for teachers:
"Anxiety disorders are characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension along with physical symptoms, such as sweating, palpitations, stomach aches, and feelings of stress".
- Anxiety disorders are both caused by biological and environmental factors.
- Anxiety disorders can be treated by medication and/or therapy.
- They can also coincide with other disorders/diseases.
Information taken from:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/anxiety_disorders.html
General Anxiety Definition
Alberta Education has provided the following definition of anxiety disorders for teachers:
"Anxiety disorders are characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension along with physical symptoms, such as sweating, palpitations, stomach aches, and feelings of stress".
- Anxiety disorders are both caused by biological and environmental factors.
- Anxiety disorders can be treated by medication and/or therapy.
- They can also coincide with other disorders/diseases.
Information taken from:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/anxiety_disorders.html
Can We Talk?
Alberta Education has linked the below site (click on the words "Can we talk") to their page about mental health concerns. The ATA and Canadian Mental Health Association have together to create this fantastic site. Click on the button below for more detail on anxiety disorders.
Alberta Education has linked the below site (click on the words "Can we talk") to their page about mental health concerns. The ATA and Canadian Mental Health Association have together to create this fantastic site. Click on the button below for more detail on anxiety disorders.