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Students will learn about the range and indicators of mental health, ranging from mental wellness to mental illness.Through discussions of “Real Life Scenarios” and ways to identify where friends or peers are at on the “Mental Health Continuum,” students will gain valuable insight. Optional activities include developing  a group or school-wide plan to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness and creating a mental health support plan.

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Students will discover how stress and anxiety can affect them mentally and physically, as well as what they can do to manage both more efficiently. They will learn how to respond to friends or peers experiencing anxiety, discussing ways to support themselves and others in stressful situations. Optional activities include creating a group guide to managing anxiety and practicing how to move from anxious thinking to realistic thinking.

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Students will learn about the myths surrounding depression as well as how to better understand and support those experiencing prolonged sadness or depression. Optional activities include creating a group plan to spread the word about their own passion for movement and movement opportunities on their campus and in their local area.and participating in mindfulness activities that reduce stress and increase their attention to others’ well-being.

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Students will explore the topics of recreational substance use and behaviors. Through “Real Life Scenarios” in college settings, they will learn how recreational use can escalate into harmful use/behaviors. Optional activities include participating in “self-care check-in” activities to learn how to help prevent experiencing negative consequences, and building a coping skills toolbox individually or as a group to manage distress without turning to substances or destructive behaviors.

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Students will learn about mental health topics dealing with trauma, crisis, and desperation. They will explore responses to loneliness, isolation, and suicidal thoughts, aiming for acceptance and resilience. Through “Real Life Scenarios,” they will learn healthy responses to situations. Optional activities include participating in the “Emotional Connect, Partner, and Respond” (ECPR) program for crisis response and engaging in self-care reflection activities.

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Students will learn to navigate mental health support during the transition to college and participate in discussions on accessing additional support when needed, such as therapy options and rights awareness. They will explore “Real Life Scenarios” and strategies for self-advocacy. Optional activities include developing a campus-wide self-advocacy resources and engaging in a form ecotherapy known as green exercise as a reflective activity.

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Disclaimer: The materials provided on the Work2BeWell site are intended to be educational in nature.  No behavioral health or any other professional services are provided through the site and the information obtained through the site is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified health professional.  If you are in need of behavioral health treatment, please contact a qualified health professional directly, and if you are in need of emergency help, please go to the emergency room or dial 911.