Coping Strategies
True or False?
Coping Strategies are ways to avoid stress?
False!
Coping strategies are ways to deal with stress.
True or False?
Social Isolation is good?
False.
Social isolation has negative consequences to your physical and mental health.
What is a definition of stress?
Stress is a state of emotional and/or physical tension.
True or False?
Mental Health is not important.
False!
True or False
Physical Health is Important?
True!
What is coping?
An investment to one's conscious effort to resolve interpersonal problems.
What are some other terms used for social isolation?
Loneliness
Withdrawal
Detachment
Quarantine
Seclusion
Disconnection
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What is mental health?
Mental health focuses on our emotional, social and psychological well-being. Our Mental health determines how we handle stress and make decisions.
World Health Organization (2010)
describes mental health as “ a state of well-being in which each individual is able to
realize his or her potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and
fruitfully, and make a contribution to the community”
Show us examples of Physical exercise on camera. Show us 3 examples.
Push-up
Jumping Jacks
Weights
Is coping good for you? Explain your rationale.
Coping can take place in many forms. Whether it is positive or negative is how you perceive it. An example of positive coping is talking to a friend on a stress event and helping you to vent. A Negative coping strategy would be to play games all day neglecting your responsibilities.
What are the types of social isolation?
Emotional
Environmental
What are some things you can do to cope with Stress?
Exercise
Social Interactions
Establish a Routine
Massage
Decrease caffeine intake
Pets
Balance: Work, School, Social life
What is suicide ideation?
It is the thought of suicide ranging from thinking about it briefly to having a detailed plan of action.
The Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Call 1-833-456-4566 24hr service
Text to 45645 available 4pm to Midnight EST
Keepmesafe 24/7 access to a certified counsellor
Call 1-844-451-9700
Or Download “My SSP app” from the Apple store or Google Play
Good2Talk
Call 1-866-925-5454
Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Personal counselling appointment
How much exercise do we need weekly?
Canada health recommends adults from ages 18 to 64 years should exercise a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity exercise a week.
List 3 coping strategies for reducing stress
Relaxation Techniques (Meditation)
Physical Activities
Eating Healthy
Adequate Sleep
Spiritually
What's the difference between emotional and environmental social isolation?
Emotional social isolation is neglecting the social aspects of interactions among peers and individuals.
Environmental social isolation is the separation from the real world and mental world.
What are some types of Stress?
Acute Stress
Chronic Stress
Eustress
Physical Stress
Emotional Stress
Mental Stress
What are some things we can do to help a friend with mental health issues such as suicide ideation?
Things to do:
Active listening
Be straightforward, when key indicators of suicidial ideation is noted (Isolation, Anti-social behaviours, hopelessness), talks about suicide
Empathy, state "This is serious, thank you for sharing it must have been hard"
Support and follow up
Things not to do:
Giving advice prematurely
Minimizing feelings
"Why" Questions
Changing the subject
What are some consequences of a sedentary lifestyle?
Obesity
High Blood pressure
Depression and Anxiety
Diabetes
Poor levels of concentration
Negative effects on Academic Performance and Sleep
What are some resources from Ryerson for coping?
ThriveRU teaches 5 factor model of Resilience such as (Mindfulness, Gratitude, Optimism, Self- Compassion and Grit).
SHARPP is a peer-mentoring program allowing students to seek guidance and resources for health, wellness and studying.
Ryerson SMASH (Students for Mental Awareness, Support & Health)
SCC Ryerson University
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ryersonsmash/
Website:
https://ryersonsmash.wordpress.com/
aasadmin@ryerson.ca
Student Learning Centre - 4th floor
416-979-5000
TakecareRU group
Location: JOR-07C
Phone: (416) 979-5195
Email: csdc@ryerson.ca
Website: http://ryerson.ca/healthandwellness/counselling/
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 am - 4:45 pm
Medical Centre
KHW181
(416)979-5070
Mon-Fri: 9-5 pm
Social Isolation
Refer them to Tri Mentoring
POD-54
416-969-5000 x6634
Email: tmentor@ryerson.ca
What are some consequences of social isolation?
Obesity
Physical inactivity
Poor concentration
Decreased Motivation
Suicide Ideation
Poor sleeping patterns
What are some adverse effects of stress?
decreased levels of alertness, decreased levels of concentration, anxiety, depression, chronic GI problems, trouble sleeping, difficulty studying, anxiety
What is the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness?
Mental health is a state of well-being, it is a person’s ability to cope with the normal stressors of life and complete daily tasks required of them. It is more than the absence of an illness.
Mental illness is the presence of a condition that effects an individual’s emotions, their thinking and behaviour. It can impact an individuals ability to perform at work and school and their ability to interact with others.
Is the consequence when an individual is unable to cope leading to disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and eating disorders to name a few.
What is the difference between Moderate-Intensity aerobic activity versus Vigorous-Intensity Activity?
Health Canada states:
Moderate- walking, biking riding (little sweating a bit of increased breathing rate)
Vigorous- jogging/running, cross-country skiing (to sweat and be almost out of breath)