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Galaxy Brain - Episode 1 - Social Anxiety (AnxietyCanada.com)
Everybody has social anxiety at times, even aliens. Drexal is not an exception. He reaches out to his friend computer to discuss his worries.
Episode 2 of Galaxy Brain is available here:
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Drexal is an alien who lives on a distant moon base. This means that he must connect with his peers and friends online, just like many Earthlings do now.
It can be difficult to make friends, especially if you are anxious about social situations. Drexal is fortunate to have a computer friend who can explain that social anxiety can be felt by everyone, and most things work out well.
It's okay to feel anxious, even if you are the only one going through it. Do not be afraid to seek out help from someone you trust, or to find a friend to discuss your feelings, just like Drexal did.
Share Drexal's video series and find out if they feel the same. It's a great way to express your feelings and help out your friends. It is important to express your feelings.
> Do you feel anxious or scared about speaking to classmates or friends online or in person?
> Are you worried that you might make a mistake?
> Do you know of any other people who feel the same?
> Who are you able to confide in your feelings?
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Keep watching for Galaxy Brain's next episode featuring Drexal, the alien. As he discusses his anxiety with his computer friend, he comes up with some ideas to help humans (and aliens) communicate their feelings.
Time Travelling Pizza is our animated series about Chris Crust, a pizza slice who travels through the time continuum to relieve his anxiety. />
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Galaxy Brain is an animated series for pre-teens and teens that focuses on topics like social anxiety, anxiety about health, OCD, and contamination. Galaxy Brain uses humor and heart to normalize anxiety and encourages people to seek help from trusted parents, teachers, or friends.
It can be hard for parents, educators, and health care providers to talk to teens about mental health during the pandemic. Anxiety Canada created the animated series Galaxy Brain, Caretoons to help youth understand that they're not alone in their feelings. It also allows them to talk about their fears and to have a conversation.
Many young people don't know that anxiety is what they feel. We all deal with new situations every day during the pandemic. You can help your youth recognize their anxiety symptoms, identify their triggers, and understand its impact on their lives.
Keep the conversation going! Keep the conversation going! Talking about your anxieties can also help so they feel understood.
Anxiety Canada has helpful links that can help you find answers for your teens and children with anxiety. These articles are for parents, teachers, and health care professionals.
Anxiety 101 Learn how to recognize anxiety and its effects on your mind, body, and life as a teenager – /
ABC's of Anxiety – Learn about anxiety and how it can affect your child or teen. /
Educator Resources – Take a look at our resources to educators on the Anxiety.ca website: /
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Caretoons is an animated series that was made possible by the British Columbia Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. It was developed with the support of Point Blank Creative and Anxiety Canada. Charlie Demers, a comedian and author, voices the series.
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