Stress
Name two common concerns that cause stress for college students
Classes/Grades, Finances, work, relationships, friends/family, life decisions, etc.
This type of drink is helpful for relaxing (and goes great with honey)
What is Green Tea
This is the recommended amount of sleep each night.
Name two health benefits of working out
A great place to go if you want to exercise, lift weights, play basketball, do yoga, or enjoy a group workout class.
What is the Student Rec Center (SRC)?
This system in your body helps protect you from getting sick; being stressed for long periods of time weakens this system.
What is the immune system?
Vitamin __ is shown to help regulate stress levels. Try eating more citrus!
What is Vitamin C?
Dreaming typically occurs during this part of the sleep cycle; you need to reach this part of the sleep cycle in order to alleviate mental fatigue.
What is the Rapid Eye Movement (R.E.M.) Cycle?
This type of workout is based on an ancient Indian practice, and involves physical, mental, and spiritual practice.
What is Yoga?
(Daily Double) This counseling center offers mental health staff members who can offer free therapy for WMU students for a multitude of concerns.
What is Sindecuse Health Center or the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (Sangren 3rd floor)?
These two common mental health illnesses are closely connected to stress.
What are depression and anxiety?
This is the most commonly used drug substance in the world. Don't have any before bed or you might not fall asleep.
What is caffeine?
This trademarked upbeat exercise practice involves synchronized dancing to lively musical.
What is Zumba?
This building holds several cultural resource centers, offers a safe and inclusive space for students, and offers educational opportunities for students to learn and develop their cultural mindfulness.
What is Trimpe Building?
List at least 3 physical side effects of beings stressed?
Increased heart rate, higher blood pressure, ulcers, acne, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, headaches, type 2 diabetes, digestive issues
This form of relaxation has been used in many religions but is usually associated with Buddhism.
What is meditation?
This medical term describes when you stop breathing while you sleep.
Sleep Apnea
This type of workout focuses on stretching, strengthening muscles, and cardio-vascular strength.
What is aerobics?
This is the office on campus that helps students get accommodations if they need any additional support in or out of classes.
What is Disability Services for Students?
This hormone is produced by your body in response to stress.
What is cortisol?
This Chinese martial art is sometimes used for relaxation and is based on the philosophy of yin and yang.
What is Tai Chi?
This hormone helps regulate how awake/tired you are throughout the day.
What is melatonin?
During exercise, the human body typically secretes this type of hormone, which inhibits pain receptors and create a positive feeling.
What are endorphins?
This office has a ton of resources for students who are struggling to pick a career path, want more information about careers, or are looking for professional development activities.
What is Career and Student Employment Services?