Mental Health
The most-common mental disorder, impacting an estimated 300 million people
Depression
The three pillars of health, which each contribute to optimal well-being among young adults
Good quality of sleep, healthy diet, and regular physical activity
In what universities is Unload Canada a part of (5)?
York University
Western University
University of Toronto
The University of British Columbia
McMaster University
Alan Shepard
A term used to refer to a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness consciousness touched by the mind and mundane suffering
Yoga
a type of mental condition in which those who are diagnosed experience frequent intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations
Anxiety disorders
The chemicals produced naturally by our nervous systems to cope with pain or stress. They are often released by exercise to raise spirits and boost energy
Endorphins
The reason Unload Canada was founded
The best friend of the founder died by suicide so they decided to make a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of men's health issues.
The year Western University was established/founded
1878
Amount of physical activity recommended for adults in Canada
At least 2.5 hours a week to achieve health benefits
True or False: antidepressants and/or other medications to treat mental health conditions are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan
True!
True or False: eating moderate servings of fruit and vegetables every day outranks sleep quality as the strongest predictor of good mental health
False! It is actually the other way around. Sleep outranks as the strongest predictor of mental health
The 3 external resources listed on the Unload website
1. Suicide support line
2. Mental health (self) training
3. Finding a professional
Undergraduate faculty at Western with the largest number of full time enrolments
Social Science
True or False: the presence or absence of a mental illness IS a predictor of mental health
False! Someone without a mental illness could have poor mental health , just as a person with a mental illness could have excellent mental health
Do men or women have higher rates or risk of suicide in Canada?
Men
Number of hours of sleep recommended for adults aged 18-64
7-9 hours of sleep/night
The year Unload was expanded at the University of British Columbia
2020
The founder of Western University
Bishop Isaac Hellmuth (1817-1901)
Approximately how many Canadians are affected by substance use disorders (percentage)
6%
Proportion of people that experience a mental health problem or illness in Canada
1 in 5
Three mental emotional benefits of proper nutrition and exercise
Profound positive impact on depression ,anxiety and ADHD
Relieves stress
Improves memory
Helps you sleep better
Boosts overall mood
The 3 mission statements of Unload Canada?
1. normalizing men's mental health
2. empowering students self-expression
3. creating student-student safe spaces
Number and name of all the student housing facilities at Western
9 (Delaware Hall , Medway-Sydenham Hall , Saugeen-Maitland Hall , Alumni House, Elgin Hall, Essex Hall, London Hall, Perth Hall, Ontario Hall)
Western Health & Wellness mental health support number
519-661-3030