General Wellness
All-nighters are the most effective way to study?
False, sleep deprivation can cause brain cells to become slower and weaker. It is better to get a full night of sleep before an exam.
Setting boundaries is an important step in maintaining healthy relationships?
True! Setting boundaries can ensure that you aren’t shouldering the burden of those around you by yourself, allows you to share your burdens with those that care about you, and ensure that you are having your basic needs met in the relationships you have.
Two ways you can access mental health resources while you are a student?
Counseling Center walk-in appointments and TimelyCare which JMU students have access to for free
What is Madison Cares?
Madison Cares is a program where students, parents, and community members can refer the Dean of Students to consult with a student that they are concerned about. This can include reasons that involve social, emotional, academic, or mental health well-being.
How much exercise is recommended in a week?
In a week, it is recommended to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity.
What are some types of art that can help express your creativity as a healthy outlet?
Coloring, knitting, painting, poetry, writing, dot puzzles, bracelet making. Any artsy activity can help you express your creativity in a positive way.
How many hours of sleep should young adults generally get in a night?
The healthy amount recommended is to get between 7-9 hours per night.
What is the Well Dukes program at JMU?
Well Dukes are sessions facilitated that help students work on building connections, sleep habits, substance use, stress management, sexual health, and digital thriving.
What are some physical symptoms of stress?
Headache, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatigue, upset stomach, sleep problems.
What are some important things you should include in a bedtime routine?
Cutting off screentime 30 minutes before bed, brush your teeth, turn the lights down, read for a few minutes, listen to calming music, drink a cup of tea, among many others are good practices in a sleep routine.
What are some different types of self-care you can easily incorporate into your daily life?
Establishing a consistent bedtime routine, take time out of your week to express yourself through creativity, eat healthy, consistent workouts, spend time with friends, talk to your family, etc.
What area of UREC has a service where you can get a massage?
The Wellness Center in UREC offers athletic training, personal training, and massage therapy. There is also drop in massage chairs and a relaxing water feature.
Is it recommended to get a shorter (15-30 minutes) or longer (90 minutes) nap?
Both a short and long nap have benefits, shorter naps can increase alertness for a couple of hours and does not affect sleep at night. Longer naps can last for the estimated sleep cycle and can refresh you for longer than a quicker nap.
Where is one place on campus you can go to express yourself?
The Oasis in the Counseling Center is a self-care space where students have the ability to express themselves.
What are some outcomes that participating in consistent self-care can bring?
It can help you navigate different life-stressors, reduce anxiety and depression, reduce stress, increase happiness, etc.
What is a confidential resources on JMU's campus for students impacted by different types of interpersonal violence?
JMU’s Victim Advocacy services provides a confidential resource for JMU students that are impacted by sexual violence, relationship abuse, stalking, or other interpersonal violence, whether that is current or in the past.
What does the ideal meal consist of?
The ideal meal consists of fruits/veggies making up ½ your plate, whole grains making up ¼ of your plate, and protein making the other ¼ of the plate. You can also have healthy plant oils in moderation (such as olive, canola, etc.), and you should try to limit those healthy plant oils.
What are some types of boundaries?
Physical (touch, personal space, and your physical needs). Intellectual (respect for others’ ideas and awareness of appropriate discussions). Emotional (discern where your emotions begin and end, in comparison to where another’s emotions begin and end). Sexual (how you touch your body, how others see your body, and how others treat you in sexual situations). Time (helps you understand your priorities, which can steer you away from overcommitment). Material (money and possessions you own).
What is self-care?
“The ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider”
Name two people in your Residence Hall there to support your success?
Your RA and HD are there to support you.