Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • describe healthy eating habits and techniques for making healthy food choices, especially in college;
  • describe how physical fitness and exercise can impact both body and brain;
  • identify ways to ensure good sleep habits for physical and mental health;
  • describe substance abuse and warning signs of substance abuse risk;
  • describe the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on the body and how to find related information and guidance;
  • examine sources and signs of student stress and healthy ways to manage stress to fit your lifestyle;
  • describe indicators of mental health issues on campus and strategies for improving mental health issues;
  • identify suicide warning signs and resources for further information about mental health issues;
  • describe types of sexually transmitted diseases and how to prevent STDs or unintended pregnancies;
  • identify risks of sexual assault, including date rape, and where to go for help; and
  • describe safety consciousness and strategies for staying safe.