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Well Being

Well Being. Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Health. WELL BEING. Mental and Emotional Health Physical Fitness Sexual Decisions Substance Abuse Gambling Nutrition. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. Two primary forms of emotional problems experienced by college students:

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Well Being

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  1. Well Being Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Health

  2. WELL BEING • Mental and Emotional Health • Physical Fitness • Sexual Decisions • Substance Abuse • Gambling • Nutrition Well Being

  3. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH Two primary forms of emotional problems experienced by college students: • Depression – mood accompanied by sadness and self doubt • Anxiety – uneasiness associated with fear, nervousness, or worry Well Being

  4. Symptoms of Depression Depression is sometimes manifested by: • Sadness • Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, pessimism • Inability to be happy • Fatigue and irritability • Thoughts of death or suicide Well Being

  5. Symptoms of Anxiety Anxietyis sometimes manifested by: • heart palpitations • fatigue • nausea • chest pain • shortness of breath • stomach aches • headaches In severe cases, anxiety attacks are experienced Well Being

  6. Dealing with Depression and Anxiety • Maintain an exercise routine • Eat regularly and healthy • Discuss your feelings with someone you trust • Abstain from drinking, smoking, and drugs • Maintain a regular routine • In severe cases, check with the Wellness Center Well Being

  7. PHYSICAL FITNESS Two types of exercise: • Aerobic – jogging, walking, basketball, biking • Strength – weight lifting, yoga, pilates Well Being

  8. Physical Fitness Most Important Rule: Others will have lots of advice on how to keep fit. Find an activity that suits YOU. • Need motivation: Enroll in a PE class • Less need of motivation: Participate in intramurals • No motivation needed: Develop your own fitness program Well Being

  9. Maintaining a Successful Workout Program • Do an activity you enjoy • Develop a routine • Work with a friend who will encourage you • Vary your activities • Keep a record of your activities (e.g., Runkeeper) Well Being

  10. Exercise Records Well Being

  11. Benefits of Fitness • Easier to sleep • Reduced risk of heart disease • Reduced weight • Reduced stress Well Being

  12. SEXUAL DECISIONS Sexual activity has implications for: • Sexually transmitted disease* • Pregnancy* • Emotional well-being *Detailed information contained in the text. The Student Counseling Center is equipped to advise you regarding personal issues. Well Being

  13. SUBSTANCE ABUSE Substance abuse takes place with: • Alcohol • Marijuana • Cocaine • Ecstasy • Ketamines – Ecstasy • Lysergic Acid Diethylamide • Tobacco Well Being

  14. Symptoms of Substance Abuse • Decreased social, occupational, or recreation activities • Inability to reduce consumption • Relief is found by use • Development of tolerance • Withdrawal symptoms if reduction takes place Well Being

  15. COMPULSIVE GAMBLING • Opportunities to gamble exist on campus and over the internet. • Individuals have left campus because of gambling problems. Well Being

  16. Symptoms of Compulsive Gambling • Secretive about gambling activities • Gambles even when no money • Defensive about amount of gambling Well Being

  17. NUTRITION • Important eating habits: • Try not to skip meals • Eat smaller meals • Choose nutritious snacks • Eat a variety of foods • Avoid fats • Limit sugars and junk food • Eat fruits and vegetables Well Being

  18. Eating Disorders • Anorexianervosa – self starvation • Bulimia – bingeing and purging • Compulsive overeating Well Being

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