Mental Health Stats
More than 1 in 5 adults experience what?
Mental illnesses
A natural way to be active while prioritizing your mental health.
Exercise
How much of your plate should be taken up by fruits and vegetables at every meal?
Half
What is the name of Daytons' mascot?
Rudy!
Caregivers of adults with mental or emotional health issues spend an average of how many hours per week providing unpaid care?
32 hours
True!
How many hours of sleep should an adult get per night?
7 to 8 hours
When was the University of Dayton established?
1850
1 in 5 US adults said this global event negatively impacted their mental health.
Covid-19
Deep breathing activates which part of the nervous system?
Parasympathetic
How many minutes should an able-bodied adult exercise each week?
150 to 300 minutes
How many students attend Dayton (graduate, undergraduate and law students)
9,713 students
What is the leading cause of death for people held in local jails?
Suicide
True or False: Every coping skill is a good coping skill.
False!
Approximately what fraction of young adults wish they had more help preparing to transition to the workforce after college?
Two-thirds
What percentage of students live on campus?
80%
What is the 2nd leading cause of death for people 10-24?
Suicide
True or False: I only need to practice coping skills if I have a mental illness.
False!
True or False: Decreasing stress can improve physical health.
True!
What percentage of 2024 graduates reported being employed after graduation?
97%