Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders

In the webinar we will provide concrete tools for managing anxiety, specifically targeted for biomedical researchers, but relevant to all researchers. Strategies will include ways to manage physical sensations associated with anxiety and tools for healthy distraction to reduce rumination. Additionally, the seminar will explore topics of how to cope with fears (including imposter fears) in an adaptive, helpful manner.

This video is from the Spring 2022 series.

0:00 Introduction
0:16 What is Anxiety
2:57 Common Signs of Anxiety Disorders
5:09 Helpful vs. Unhelpful Anxiety
6:54 How do I know if I have helpful or unhelpful levels of anxiety?
12:33 STOP and Challenge your Self-talk
19:27 Additional Strategies for Managing Anxiety
20:07 Six Powerful Tools
23:39 Get Support
25:42 Communicating about your Anxiety
35:24 Supporting Others with Anxiety
38:19 Open Communication is key
41:12 For More Information