Aspire to Be Well for Undergraduate Students

Spring 2015

What are some ways that you have found to get involved so far here at Clemson?

What are some academic resources on campus that you know about?

What are the biggest differences so far between high school and college or your previous college/university to Clemson University?

Are the stressors the same or different?

What are some ideas to relieve stress here at Clemson?

Mental Health

Warning Signs of Suicide

Ideation Threatening to hurt or kill self, looking for ways to die  

Substance Abuse Increased or excessive substance (alcohol or drug) use

Purposelessness No reason for living; no sense of purpose in life

AnxietyAnxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all the time

TrappedFeeling trapped - like there's no way out; resistance to help

Hopelessness Hopelessness about the future

Withdrawal Withdrawing from friends, family and society

Anger Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge

RecklessnessActing recklessly or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking

Mood Changes Dramatic mood changes

Alcohol and Other Drugs

What are your perceptions of drinking in college, illegal drug use and the party culture on this campus?

Point of Diminishing Return

BAC Levels

Alcohol Poisoning

Mental confusion, stupor, coma or a person cannot be roused

Vomiting Seizures Slow breathing (fewer than 8 breaths per

minute) Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more

between breaths)

Low body temperature, bluish skin color, paleness

Relationships

Think of a couple that you know of, that you feel demonstrates a healthy and happy relationship. What are the qualities that relationship emphasizes?

Abusive Relationships

Checking cell phones, emails or social networks without permission

Extreme jealousy or insecurity Constant belittling or put-downs Explosive temper Isolation from family and friends Making false accusations Erratic mood swings Physically inflicting pain or hurt in any way Possessiveness Telling someone what to do Repeatedly pressuring someone to have sex

Scenario

One of your friends comes to talk to you and is very upset.

They end up telling you about an incident that happened

last night. Your friend was hanging out with a casual

acquaintance they had met a time or two before. They

were having a great time, and the acquaintance kept

bringing your friend drinks. Before your friend realized it,

your friend was really drunk. Your friend started feeling

sick, and the acquaintance offered to take your friend

home. Your friend agreed and remembers getting into the

acquaintance’s car. Your friend doesn’t remember much

after that but woke up this morning and believes the

acquaintance had sex with them.

Scenario Questions

What would you do?

What does it take to give consent?

Bystander Intervention

Bystander Skills:

• Notice an occurrence out of the ordinary.

• Decide in your “gut” if something is amiss or

unacceptable.

• Ask yourself, “Could I play a role here?”

• Assess your options for giving help.

• Determine the potential risks of taking action.

• Decide whether to act- now or later.

Thank you!

By attending this session, you have completed the Aspire component of CU1000.

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You can contact our office at:Healthy CampusFike Recreation CenterSuite 304656-3053aspire@clemson.edu