ANXIETY ANSIEDAD

WhatisAnxiety?

Anxiety is a type of mental health that affects people on a daily basis Anxiety is a feeling of fear, uneasiness and anxious thoughts that are hard to control Anxiety might cause you to have a rapid heart beat, sweat, and it might also make you feel restless and tense. Anxiety can also be considered to be a disorder. When it is considered a disorder, it can mean that it does not go away and can get worse over time The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships

Statistics:

In a recent study done by the KFF organization, they stated, “29.8% of adults in Colorado reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder, compared to 32.3% of adults in the US ”

Number of Adults Reporting Anxiety or Depressive Disorder

Resources

If you know you are suffering from anxiety here are some helpful tips:

Do breathing exercises

Psychotherapy (talk therapy with a trained mental health professional) Can help you destress and let out all your emotions

IMatter.com, a website where you can talk to professionals.

For more information, talk to your primary doctor.

WHAT IS UPK?

Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) is a program from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood that provides up to half-day preschool for all of Colorado in the year before kindergarten It is not a first-come, first-served program Applicants are matched to the program in rounds.

QUÉ ES UPK?

Apply to UPK

By: Tristan Zantua

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Four-year-olds are qualified for up to 15 hours. More hours can be awarded if certain requirements are met Applicants must send proof of income However, if you have no income, a brief note of how you get food and other necessities is allowed.

Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) es un programa del Departamento de la Primera Infancia de Colorado que ofrece preescolar de medio día para todo Colorado en el año anterior al jardín de infantes

QUIEN ES ELEGIBLE?

Los niños de cuatro años están calificados para hasta 15 horas. Se pueden otorgar más horas si se cumplen ciertos requisitos Los solicitantes deben enviar prueba de ingresos Si no tiene ingresos, se permite una breve nota de cómo obtiene alimentos y otras necesidades