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Exercise is Medicine & Mood Routes: Student mental health and physical activity

Dive into the intersection of student mental health and physical activity with Michelle Wong, a PhD student at Western University. Discover the impact of Exercise is Medicine on Campus and Mood Routes initiatives, aimed at promoting well-being. Learn about the benefits of physical activity for reducing anxiety and depression among university students. Explore the successful Mood Routes program at Western University and the future collaborations to further support student mental health. Join in for upcoming events like hikes, certifications, and walks in London to engage in promoting mental wellness.

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Exercise is Medicine & Mood Routes: Student mental health and physical activity

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  1. Exercise is Medicine & Mood Routes: Student mental health and physical activity Presented by:Michelle (Yee Suet) WongPhD Student, Western UniversityEIMC at Western University, VP CommunicationsMood Routes ManagerFebruary 13th 2019

  2. Outline • Introduction to Exercise is Medicine • Exercise is Medicine On Campus Program • Mental Health and Post Secondary Students • Mood Routes at Western University 2018 • Future of Mood Routes at Western

  3. What if there was one prescription that could prevent and treat dozens of diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity? Would you prescribe it to your patients? Certainly. -Robert E. Sallis, M.D., FACSM, Exercise is Medicine™ Task Force Chairman

  4. Introduction: Exercise is Medicine • Global health initiative including health care providers, allied health care professionals, researchers and students Vision: “Physical activity is an integral part of prevention and treatment of chronic disease in the Canadian Health Care System, so that more Canadians meet the Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines.”

  5. Introduction: Exercise is Medicine • Educate physicians about the benefits of physical activity for the prevention, treatment and management of chronic diseases • Provide physicians with the resources and tools they need to prescribe and refer patients to physical activity • Bridge the gap between physicians and allied healthcare professionals

  6. Health Care Professionals and Exercise Professionals: Shared role in promoting and prescribing physical activity

  7. Exercise is Medicine On Campus • Student leaders – over 36 chapters across the country • Focus on: 1. Advocacy 2. Education 3. Research 4. Promotion of physical activity

  8. Mental Health and University Students • In Canada, highest prevalence of mental illness is seen in ages 15 to 24 (1) • 65% report experiencing overwhelming levels of anxiety, prevalence continues to increase (2) • 46% report symptoms of depression (2) • 13% have seriously considered a suicide attempt (2) • 9% reported an attempted suicide in the past, 2% in the last year (2) American College Health Association. American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment II: Ontario Canada Reference Group Executive Summary Spring 2016. Hanover, MD: American College Health Association; 2016.

  9. Mental Health and University Students • Benefits of physical activity for students (3)  Decreased anxiety and depressive symptoms  Improved mood  Improved sleep  Increase in self-confidence and efficacy  Improved cognition

  10. The Benefits of Programing - Mood Walks • Peer to peer mental health support has many benefits  Increase social support and network  Prevention of future mental illnesses  Accessibility  Learning and leadership opportunities

  11. Mood Routes at Western University • Successful 10 week Program  Increased conversation about mental wellness  Information sessions in promotion with EIM  Accessibility for all students  Learning and leadership opportunities

  12. Continued Collaboration • Exercise is Medicine On Campus will be working with other UWO organizations to implement • Steps towards change – Providing opportunities to engage in conservation and disengage from stress. • Increase conversation • Decrease stigma • Improve overall health

  13. Future of Mood Routes – Western • Exercise is Medicine On Campus in collaboration with Mood Routes have exciting future events: • Hike Canada • Certifications • Trails in London • Hot Chocolate Walks • Off campus winter walks

  14. References • Pearson, Janz and Ali (2013). Health at a glance: Mental and substance use disorders in Canada. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 82-624-X.  • American College Health Association. American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment II: Ontario Canada Reference Group Executive Summary Spring 2016. Hanover, MD: American College Health Association; 2016. • Peluso, MAM, LHSG Andrade. (2005). Physical activity and mental health: The association between exercise and mood. Clinics. SciELOBrasil.

  15. Contact Information: Michelle (Yee Suet) Wong ywong252@uwo.ca Thank you Questions?

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