https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp By: Devon Jones en-us 2019-04-24 17:57:52 UTC 2023-03-01 00:36:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f9e0.png dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353857688 Sustainability of mental health is very important, especially for those who are college students. ]]> 2019-04-24 18:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353857688 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353857872 As a college student, you are more susceptible to stress, anxiety and depression. Struggling with mental health issues can affect academic performance and overall enjoyment of life. According to a survey on Huffington Post, the following percentages of students reporting various factors as impacting their academic successes are depression at 12%, Stress at 27%, Anxiety at 19.7% and sleep at 19.4%, among other factors. ]]> 2019-04-24 18:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353857872 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353865014

]]> 2019-04-24 18:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353865014 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353867902 2019-04-24 18:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353867902 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353869440 College students are in a transitional period  where for most students they are independent for the first time. When transitioning into college, the first thought is not to focus on mental health although many students struggles with mental health from day one and throughout their college career. A Research conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness on mental health on college campuses shows that, " One in four students have a diagnosable illness" and " 40% do not seek help."]]> 2019-04-24 18:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353869440 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353936088 2019-04-24 22:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353936088 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353945186 2019-04-24 23:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353945186 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353945584 In college years, some common areas that affect mental health sustainability is depression, eating disorders and anxiety. ]]> 2019-04-24 23:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353945584 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353945662 According to collegestats.org, "75% of students with depression do not seek help" and "44% of college students report having symptoms of depression". Depression is a common illness that can really interfere with your life and make it difficult to work, rest, and eat. Symptoms may include, Feelings of sadness or helplessness, loss of motivation, sleeplessness, Trouble concentrating, Change in appetite/weight, Loss of interest in social activities, Slowed thinking or speech and Thoughts of dying. To help a person who is experiencing depression, utilize the school’s mental health center and get evaluated. ]]> 2019-04-24 23:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353945662 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353946956 West Chester University has many resources to help students sustain good mental health. WCU has a free counselling center for all students, the official West Chester University website says, “The mission of the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (The Counseling Center) is to promote optimal health through the provision of quality mental health services for all currently enrolled West Chester University students”. WCU also offers events like yoga in the quad to help students disconnect from everything else affecting their mental health. WCU has outlets for students to connect with animals, for example theory dogs are constantly on campus to help with mental relaxation.

]]> 2019-04-24 23:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353946956 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353954402 Anxiety affects people whether they are in college or not. Collegestats.org suggests, "80% of students report they feel stressed on a daily basis." The difference that causes anxiety to be a problem is when anxiety starts to interfere with your performance in your classes or interfere with being social with other people, then it may be time to seek help. Recognizing the signs is the first step to healing from any anxiety disorder. Everyone expresses anxiety differently but some symptoms might be being in constant fear, having frequent headaches, exhibiting shortness of breath, trouble concentrating, constantly feeling stressed or irritated. Reaching out to a friend or medical professional is the best way to combat anxiety. ]]> 2019-04-25 00:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353954402 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353955431 Eating disorders can commonly missed among college aged women and men. Collegestats.org discussed this, the article said, "Students from the age 12-25 represent 95% of those with eating disorders." individuals with eating disorders might be seen over exercising, eating too much or not enough or constantly concerned or having a fear of eating. Eating Disorders among the other mental health issues does not go away by itself and must be worked on with a mental health professional. ]]> 2019-04-25 00:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353955431 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353956436 A person who sustains a good mental health status, according to Michigan university health services, will take time to:
-value themselves(treat yourself with kindness and respect)
- take care of their body(eating right, sleeping, exercise) 
-surround themselves with positive people(people who will uplift and encourage you)
-learn how to deal with stress( find your outlet, could be as simple as yoga or talking with a friend or professional)
-quiet their mind frequently(Try meditating, mindfulness and/or prayer. Relaxation exercises and prayer can improve your state of mind and outlook on life)
-set realistic goals for themselves(Decide what you want to achieve academically, professionally and personally, and write down the steps you need to realize your goals)
-Break up with monotony(change of pace or routine once in a while)
-avoid alcohol and drugs(avoid self medication)
-Get help when they need it(seeking help is a sign of strength)
-volunteer or give back to others ]]> 2019-04-25 00:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353956436 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353956790 2019-04-25 00:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353956790 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353962119 2019-04-25 01:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353962119 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353964236 2019-04-25 01:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353964236 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353964483 Sustainability of mental health, although it can be an issue among college students, is not unattainable. With the correct skills to identify and address issues with mental health, students can thrive and be more happy in their college years and in life.]]> 2019-04-25 01:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353964483 dj906494 https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353980878 2019-04-25 03:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dj906494/9x0982wl0xvp/wish/353980878