Physical Health
How many servings of fruit and veggies should you eat in a day?
Five
Where is the Counseling Center located?
The 5th floor of LBJ Student Center
What does STI stand for?
Sexually Transmitted Infection.
Name two examples of fostering Environmental Wellness.
Physical (air/water), reducing secondhand smoke, reducing littering, recycle, reuse, reduce, sustainability, green space, safety and accessibility, inclusivity, campus climate, gender identity.
When is cramming for an exam effective?
Never! You should study a subject as frequently as possible, and if you do plan to cram, spread it over at least two days with plenty of sleep in between.
How many hours of sleep do you need every night?
7 to 9 hours
What were the top two mental health concerns TXST students reported experiencing in 2019?
Stress (36.7%) and Anxiety (32%). Data collected by NCHA in 2019 showed students were most affected by stress and anxiety.
What percentage of all STIs occur in people ages 15-24?
50% (CDC, 2017).
Name a department on campus that is responsible for the Environmental Wellness?
Residential Life (dorms), Office of Sustainability, Student Involvement, Meadows Center, Title IX, Student Health Center, Academic Advising, SLAC, Alkek Library (All departments on campus play a role!)
Which region of the brain is the last to develop and mature?
Prefrontal Cortex. It is responsible for executive functioning- decision making and impulse control. It is not finished maturing until mid-to late 20s.
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What percent of young adults under the age of 25 have developed at least one mental health disorder?
62.5%
Name the two ways that STIs are spread.
Skin to skin contact and fluid exchange.
Decorate with your favorite colors, add a natural-light lamp, indoor plant...or three!, white-noise machine, hang pictures that make you happy, use curtains or fabric to control light and sound.
What type of sleep aids in processing and storing your memories and emotions.
REM sleep. Begins about 90 minutes after falling asleep and is important so you can retain what you have learned.
How many minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity is recommended per week (at minimum)?
150 minutes
Zero dollars! All services at the Counseling Center are free and confidential for students. They offer individual and group sessions.
Name three barrier methods that help prevent the spread of STIs.
External and internal condoms, dental dams, finger cots.
_________ Hygiene helps support my Environmental, Physical, Social, and Intellectual Wellness.
Sleep Hygiene!
Which part of the brain is responsible for memory.
Hippocampus. Physical activity helps increase the size of the hippocampus!
How long should your naps be (a number, NOT a range).
Name an additional Mental Heath resource on our campus.
1. Assessment and Counseling Clinic (1st floor of the Ed. building). 2. Therapy Assistance Online (CC webpage). 3. Minds Matter. 4. Student Health Center
What does LARC stand for?
Long- Acting Reversible Contraceptives. These include IUDs and Nexplanon (implant), both are available at the SHC.
Name the student organization on campus that offers certificates in water quality citizen science and host river cleanup events!
Bobcat Stream Team (BTS)- next meeting is October 13th @ 5:30 in ELA 344
According to MIT, study sessions should be 50 minutes long with a 10 minute study break.