Sherfield and Moody Cornerstones Topic: Live

Anxiety and Depression Anxiety affects more than 13% of adult population Depression can range from mild and situational to long-term clinical illness Mild cases can be alleviated by therapies such as exercise, relaxation techniques, self-nurturing, and controlling self-talk Don’t hesitate to seek professional help

Holistic Approach to Wellness Your mind: thinking clearly and making good decisions Your soul: the importance of spirituality in communication, relationships and self-expression Your body: factors such as exercise, nutrition, rest and healthy habits affect your overall balance

Mental Health Having a positive sense of self-worth Making an effort to be healthy Having the capacity to love and to have meaningful relationships Understanding reality and self-limitations Having compassion for others Being non-egocentric

Nourish Your Soul Find activities and thoughts that bring you joy comfort and peace Commune with nature Socialize with those who lift you up Indulge your creative tendencies Look around and count your blessing

Need to Change Your Diet? Choose lean, baked, or boiled meats Eat a variety of foods Choose whole grains Choose low fat foods Drink lots of water Severely limit unhealthy and fast foods Find healthy snacks

Prescription Drug Abuse Widespread misuse for nonmedical purposes: Pain medication Anti-anxiety and sleep aids Stimulants Abusers can easily become addicted

Cocktail or Club Drugs Ecstacy Sextasy – ecstacy and Viagara Roofies/GHB – “date rape drug” Crystal meth – very addictive and dangerous

Keep Your Beverage Safe! When in public: Be suspicious of accepting a drink from someone you don’t know Accept only unopened, canned, or bottled drinks Do not leave beverages unattended

Binge Drinking Facts Defined as 3-5 drinks within a 3-4 hour period Estimated 2 in 5 college students binge Harsher consequences for female drinkers Affects both health and academics

Smoking Cessation Pay attention to why you smoke Tell loved ones you are quitting and seek support Stop buying cigarettes Think how you will spend the money you’ll save Make a list of helpful people/resources Use a stop-smoking aid

Sexually Transmitted Disease HIV/AIDS Chlamydia Gonorrhea Genital warts Herpes Hepatitis Syphillis

STD’s and Birth Control Many birth control methods do not protect against STD’s Only total abstinence is 100% effective in preventing STD’s and pregnancy Decisions related to sexual activity will affect you for the rest of your life, so choose carefully!

Topic Reflections Take time for friends and family Engage positive people and thought Stay healthy with exercise and proper diet Take care of your spiritual health Find a way to decompress Protect yourself with new people and in public places like clubs and parties Understand that choices have consequences