Questions & Answers7
Common factors to balance with studying - ANSWERS--socializing
-employment
-exercise
-travel
-hobbies
How much time per week should a full time university student spend on studying - ANSWERS-
30-35 hours including lecture and lab times
What is the impact of overstudying on your mental health and well-being - ANSWERS--negative
impact on relationships
-interere to complete non-study related obligations and interests
-increase unhealthy behvaiour such as substance abuse, unhealthy eating, and feelings of
lonliness
Benefits of getting the right Balance - ANSWERS-1.Health- less stress
2.Efficiency- when doing work
3. engagmnet- in courses and relationships
4. focus and conentration
5. academic sucess
Connectedness - ANSWERS-A personal sense of belogining
, What are the benefitd of social connectedness? - ANSWERS--improved quality of life
-boost mental health
-Increased life expectancy
-decreased risk of suicide
-build more inclusive learning communities
How to develop social membership at university - ANSWERS--join a club (interests and hobbies)
-Volunteer (important causes to you)
-Reach out (make effort to make new friends)
Negative Effects of Lonliness - ANSWERS--Increased cortisol (stress horomone)
-Disturbed sleep
-Reduced phsyical Acitivity
-Increased risk of heart disease
-Challenge immune system
What age of people is the lonliest group? - ANSWERS-18-22
Social Prescribing - ANSWERS-A holistic Approach to health and mental health supporting non-
clinical community based acitivites to improve social connectedness
Impacts of isolation - ANSWERS-Physical:
Isolation has been linked to poor health, alcohol and substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts.
Emotional