True or False: Talking about suicide increases the risk of someone acting on it.
What is...
False!
In fact, talking about suicide may reduce, rather than increase, suicidal ideation. Opening this conversation helps people find an alternative view of their existing circumstances.
What is the recommended amount of sleep per night for a college aged student?
What is....
7-9 hours
Source: The National Sleep Foundation and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society
What is....
More likely
About half of college students have admitted to binge ___ or taking drugs once per month.
What is one of the most common illnesses amongst college aged students?
What is...
A cold/virus/respiratory illness (any answer acceptable)
Where is the Stony Brook food pantry located?
What is...
Lower level of the union, suite L-20
(Union is an acceptable answer)
What is the only "method" to sobering up?
What is...
time
Which organization on campus should you contact about accommodations if you get injured?
What is...
The Student Accessibility and Support Center (SASC)
What are some barriers students may have in maintaining a proper diet and eating regularly? (several correct answers)
What is....
- Lack of time
- Financial barriers
- Food availability
1 in ____ students report having academic consequences because of their drinking.
What is...
four
Suicide is the __ most common cause of death amongst college students
What is...
second
Source: Rosiek A, Rosiek-Kryszewska A, Leksowski Ł, Leksowski K. Chronic stress and suicidal thinking among medical students. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2016;13(2):212. doi:10.3390/ijerph13020212
One in ___ college students has/had a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
If a student struggles with food insecurity, who should they reach out to in order to create a plan for ongoing and sustainable food sources?
What is...
Student Support Team
If someone is showing signs of an opioid overdose, you should administer ______ to them nasally.
What is....
Narcan (naloxone)
Individuals aged 20-24 have the highest unintended ____ rates?
You should drink at least 64 ounces of this a day.
What is....
water.
The _____ policy encourages students to call for help in an alcohol or other drug related emergency.
What is...
The Good Samaritan Policy
Under this policy, the student for whom assistance is sought and the bystander acting in good faith who discloses to University officials an incident of alcohol or drug use, may not be subjected to University sanctions for violations of alcohol or drug policies.