Tools All self-care strategies and coping skills discussed in this module, including the WellTrack app, are like tools With any tool, it only works if you use it The more you use it, the better you will get at using it and it can then become a helpful pattern/habit With challenges that you face, it […]
Semester: S23
Self-Health 12: Welltrack App
WellTrack is an interactive self-help therapy app available to PSU students. The app provides various self-help therapy tools: Courses/videos on mental health Zen room Thought diary Information on cognitive distortions Fun achievements Activity scheduler Mood check Wellness assessment. The WellTrack app also provides referral information to various PSU and community resources for various challenges students […]
Self-Health 11: Cycle of Abuse and Getting Help
Cycle of substance use Negative emotions (stress, anxiety, depression) Craving for relief Substance use or compulsive behavior Effects on self esteem & motivation Negative consequences resulting from substance use Short-term relief or avoidance How to Break the Cycle? Find a new source of relief! Substance Use Treatment What to do if you suspect you or […]
Self-Health 10: Prescription Drug Abuse
Prevalence In the US, 45.6% of college students have used marijuana in the past year (this includes states where medical and/or recreational marijuana is legal) Why do we care about it? Substance use in college students is associated with low academic performance, college drop-out, and anxiety/depression Why do college students use marijuana? Why do college […]
Self-Health 9: Prescription Drug Abuse
Nonmedical use of prescription drugs is defined as using a prescription drug that is not prescribed to you, or using your own prescription in a way that is inconsistent with the doctor’s prescribing instructions (ex: using too much, using too often, taking the drug is a way that is different from what the doctor recommended) […]
Self-Health 8: Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol use: College Prevalance 0 % of US college students have consumed alcohol in the past year (including all college students regardless of age) 0 % of US college students have been drunk in the past year (including all college students, regardless of age) Alcohol use: When to Worry Binge drinking: a pattern of drinking […]
Self-Health 7: Food
Food as Fuel Eat a small meal or a snack every 3-4 hours. This will help keep your blood sugar levels steady. Eat breakfast! It kickstarts your metabolism and helps you to burn calories throughout the day! Every body is different but here is a breakdown of how to fuel your body each day: Whole […]
Self-Health 6: Exercise
People who exercise tend to be more resistant to many mental illnesses Can help treat current symptoms Can help prevent future episodes Exercise plan does not need to be difficult. Even 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week can be beneficial! Think of exercise like a bank: Can’t do 30 minutes a day at […]
Self-Health 5: Sleep
What is Sleep Hygiene? Sleep Hygiene is a term used to describe good sleep habits College aged people need 7-10 hours of sleep per night Less than 7 hours per night is sleep deprivation Sleep deprivation leads to: Memory/Learning challenges Frustration Anxiety/stress Depressed mood Exhaustion Sleep Hygiene Tips Go to sleep and wake up at […]
Self
Definition of Self-Care: the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress While examining self-care, we will focus on elements of : Sleep Nutrition Movement Use of alcohol and other drugs