Thriving Thursday

Which of the following is a mental health benefit of getting enough sleep?

•  Improved focus and productivity

• Lower risk of depression and anxiety

•  Reduced stress levels

•  All of the above

Which of the following is NOT an impact meditation has on wellness?

• You can increase your awareness of negative thought patterns

•  It improves concentration

• It increases the amount of white matter in the brain

•  It increases your IQ

How early before bed should you stop consuming caffeine?

• 5 hours before bed

• It doesn’t matter

• 3 hours before bed

• 6+ hours before bed

What is the recommended maximum daily intake of caffeine?

• 300 mg (3 cups of coffee)

• 400 mg (4 cups of coffee)

• 500 mg (5 cups of coffee)

• 600 mg (6 cups of coffee)

When can you see a therapist?

• When you’re in distress

• When you’re eating more or less than usual

• When you want to improve yourself

• All of the above

What is burnout?

• A state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress

• A state of exhaustion caused by the symptoms of depression

• A state of sleep deprivation where it’s impossible to go about your day

• A state of overwhelm caused by high expectations

How can burnout be prevented?

• Keep going until you finish all your homework

• Run away from all your work

• Balance your day with self-care activities

• Ignore the feeling of burnout

True or False. The engineering faculty has its own dedicated wellness counselor.

• True

• False

What is the process to set up an appointment with the engineering wellness counselor?

• Complete the intake form, the risk form, and email them to [e-mail]

• Call admin at SEB to book an appointment by providing your email

• Call Student Wellness Services at Thames Hall, they will set up your appointment

• Email admin at SEB so they can send you the forms necessary to complete patient intake

What's the best way to combat imposter syndrome?

• Ignore it

• Let go of perfectionism

• Play Among Us

• There's no way to combat imposter syndrome