However, general symptoms can include chronic worrying, irritability, sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest, lack of\u00a0 motivation, and feelings of hopelessness.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think SAIT does a lot, there\u2019s a real emphasis on being proactive,\u201d said Egers, adding that the transition to post-secondary can be difficult, with fast-paced courses, and heavy course loads.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to get people to adjust their priorities and their relationships,\u201d said Egers.<\/p>\n
SAIT recognizes the potential challenges students are faced with during the school year, and provides programs in learning how to manage the stress associated with being a post-secondary student.<\/p>\n
Some events SAIT hosts include SAIT Start, where students and their supporters have the opportunity to become more familiar with what the upcoming year will entail, Egers said.<\/p>\n
SAIT wants students to know what they will be up against. -Julie Egers<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Egers said, with a variety of orientation activities, classroom presentations and customized workshops, students have the opportunity to learn different ways of managing stress.<\/p>\n
The Student Development and Counselling Department reaches out to those who may have not sought help on their own, by regularly collaborating with other organizations on campus, such as the Chinook Lodge, the International Centre, and residence.<\/p>\n
Along with the Student Development and Counselling Department, students can use the SAIT Student Association (SAITSA) as a resource.<\/p>\n
Assistant Manager of Marketing and Communications Shona White said SAITSA offers the Peer Support Centre, which is for students who are seeking company, or community involvement.<\/p>\n
SAITSA also offers an app called I.M. Well, which includes wellness alerts, and allows students to connect with local counsellors anytime of the day.<\/p>\n
Registered nurse and first-year respiratory therapy student Aimee Wong is used to stress caused by school.<\/p>\n
Wong said when she becomes stressed from her classes, she increases her self-care, does more activities she enjoys, and takes advantage of the resources SAIT offers, such as pet a puppy day.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m most at ease when I\u2019m cooking, it takes my mind off of stress,\u201d said Wong.<\/p>\n
\u201cTalking to my family is a big support, because I\u2019m basically on my own here.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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