PALS Basics
What does PALS stand for?
Pet Away Life Stress
What is an ESA and what do they provide?
Emotional Support Animal; they help with providing comfort, reducing anxiety, and improving emotional stability.
What are three ways to reduce stress?
Deep breathing, exercising, listening to music
How do many people relieve stress during finals week?
Midnight Screams
What dog breed is known as the "gentle giant"?
The Great Dane
What services on SBU campus work together to offer PALS services?
Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Where should students contact to request approval for an Emotional Support Animal?
Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC)
What is one online resource you can use to practice mindfulness?
Examples include but are not limited to: Calm, Headspace, or Insight Timer
When is Mental Health Awareness month?
May
What bird is known for mimicking human speech?
Parrot
What do PALS events serve to provide?
PALS serves as stress reduction for SBU students and allows them to learn about new strategies for managing stress and resources available on campus to support them.
True or False: Emotional Support Animals must wear vests identifying their role on campus.
False
How many hours of sleep are recommended for most college students?
7-9 hours of sleep
What major stress-relief event is held during the last week of classes and includes free food and activities?
Midnight Breakfast
What sea creature has three hearts?
Octopus
Where can one find all the upcoming PAL events on campus?
SBEngaged / CORQ
What documentation is required to register an ESA at SBU?
A letter from a licensed healthcare provider stating the need for the animal as part of treatment for a disability
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/studentaffairs/sasc/forms/ESA%20REQUEST%20FORM%20SASC%202022.pdf
What are some calming scents that can help reduce stress?
Chamomile, lavender, cedarwood
What service does SBU provide to help students with academic stress and study strategies?
The Academic Success and Tutoring Center (ASTC)
What breed is the most common therapy dog?
Labrador Retriever
What is the national organization which provides training and certification for therapy animals and their humans called?
Pet Partners
True or False: ESAs at SBU require specialized training like service animals.
False
What neurotransmitter does exercise release to improve one's mood?
Endorphins
What are CPO Peer Educator guided group walks designed to promote physical and mental well-being among students called?
Wellness Walks
What animal has the highest blood pressure?