Mental Health
What is Mental Health?
Mental health can be an emotional, psychological, and social type of well-being. Over time college students struggle and become overwhelmed with the amount of work and studying they put in. With this, it can cause depression, health issues, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
College can be demanding. The purpose of our research is to show ways to improve your mental health. Our mental health can sometimes be altered during times of stress. It is crucial to implement time for yourself and your mental health. Remember, you can’t help others if you don’t help yourself first!
Ways to Improve Mental Health
Exercise
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Exercise is medicine!
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College students who incorporate physical activity into their schedule are less likely to report poor mental health.
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Exercise reduces anxiety and depression.
Setting Goals
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Set SMART goals
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Specific​
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Measurable
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Attainable
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​Relevant
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Time Bound
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Remember, take small steps to reach your ultimate goal.
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Always have a back up plan. Life happens!
Socialization
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Socialization plays an important role in mental and emotional well-being.
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The importance of socialization is highlighted here! Remember these are only a couple highlights and there are many more benefits.
Find the Small Things to Enjoy Life
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Do something throughout your day to make you smile.
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Watching a favorite movie /show ​
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Listening to music
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Go on a hike or walk.
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Think and talk to someone about something happy and productive you did.
Think Less Negative
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Thinking negatively could make you stay to be a negative person.
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Having a positive mind about things can make you not overthink and stress about certain situations you're in.
Doing Self-Checks/Care
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Take the time out of your day to do self-care.
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Find things you need to work on to improve mentally and physically.
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Take yourself out to eat or shopping to reward yourself with small or big accomplishments you've achieved.
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Read a book or journal.
Resources
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