"There is no Frigate like a book," Emily Dickinson once beautifully wrote. These words hold a special meaning as we launch our new Bookclub, geared specifically towards bringing students to explore the far-reaching depth of books and literature.
Our bookclub aims to bring like-minded individuals together to share their love for reading and discussing books. Besides, whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just starting to explore the world of BOOKS, there is a place for you in our Bookclub.
We'll select books each time and explore the themes, characters and ideas presented in the book along the way. We will also share book recommendations as we aspire to expand each other's literary horizons.
So, if you want to transport yourselves into a new world of books and open your minds to new perspectives, we invite you to join our Bookclub and take yourselves on a literary adventure!
Registration Link
Our bookclub aims to bring like-minded individuals together to share their love for reading and discussing books. Besides, whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just starting to explore the world of BOOKS, there is a place for you in our Bookclub.
We'll select books each time and explore the themes, characters and ideas presented in the book along the way. We will also share book recommendations as we aspire to expand each other's literary horizons.
So, if you want to transport yourselves into a new world of books and open your minds to new perspectives, we invite you to join our Bookclub and take yourselves on a literary adventure!
Registration Link
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What percentage of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
A. 10%
28%
B. 25%
36%
C. 50%
29%
D. 75%
If someone has a mental health condition, they will have it for their entire life.
Anonymous Quiz
9%
A. True
91%
B. False
Did you know that May is world wide Mental Health Awareness Month?
🟢One of the biggest obstacles faced by individuals with mental health issues is the stigma attached to their conditions.
🟢Educating ourselves on the array of issues that exist within the realm of our mental health is the first step we can take to break the stigma.
🟢 As the first installment of our monthly virtual awareness creation campaign, we will be discussing Anxiety, Burnout , sleep and its effects on our mental health.
#BreakTheStigma
🟢One of the biggest obstacles faced by individuals with mental health issues is the stigma attached to their conditions.
🟢Educating ourselves on the array of issues that exist within the realm of our mental health is the first step we can take to break the stigma.
🟢 As the first installment of our monthly virtual awareness creation campaign, we will be discussing Anxiety, Burnout , sleep and its effects on our mental health.
#BreakTheStigma
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What is Generalized Anxiety disorder (GAD)?
🟢 It is a mental disorder characterised by distressing, persistent and uncontrollable worry which is disproportionate to the actual situation or event.
🟢 According to WHO, 264 million individuals have an Anxiety disorder.
🟢 About a 5th of all people will experience a diagnosable Anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
When is it diagnosable?
🟢 GAD is clinically diagnosable when the symptoms last for at least 6 months.
🟢 It is a mental disorder characterised by distressing, persistent and uncontrollable worry which is disproportionate to the actual situation or event.
🟢 According to WHO, 264 million individuals have an Anxiety disorder.
🟢 About a 5th of all people will experience a diagnosable Anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
When is it diagnosable?
🟢 GAD is clinically diagnosable when the symptoms last for at least 6 months.
What are panic attacks?
🟢 Sudden episodes of intense dread or fear that comes without warning.
🟢 While the symptoms of GAD can be hard to pin down, panic attacks are brief, well defined and sometimes severe bouts of elevated anxiety with
no obvious trigger.
When can it happen?
🟢 it can happen any time- when you are in the middle of a class, in the taxi, and even when you are fast asleep.
Duration?
🟢 A panic attack begins suddenly and most often peaks within 10 to 20 minutes.
What can cause it?
🟢 While the cause of a panic disorder is not exactly known, certain factors are believed to play a role.
🟩 Genetics
🟩 persistent stress
🟩 Psychological trauma from the past.
🟩 Usually, a common trigger for panic attack is simply the fear of having another panic attack.
🟢 Sudden episodes of intense dread or fear that comes without warning.
🟢 While the symptoms of GAD can be hard to pin down, panic attacks are brief, well defined and sometimes severe bouts of elevated anxiety with
no obvious trigger.
When can it happen?
🟢 it can happen any time- when you are in the middle of a class, in the taxi, and even when you are fast asleep.
Duration?
🟢 A panic attack begins suddenly and most often peaks within 10 to 20 minutes.
What can cause it?
🟢 While the cause of a panic disorder is not exactly known, certain factors are believed to play a role.
🟩 Genetics
🟩 persistent stress
🟩 Psychological trauma from the past.
🟩 Usually, a common trigger for panic attack is simply the fear of having another panic attack.
How do we break out of the anxiety cycle?
1. Acknowledge the anxiety
🟢 The first step in breaking the anxiety cycle is to recognize and acknowledge that you are feeling anxious. This can help you become more aware of your emotions and make it easier to address them.
2. Identifying triggers
🟢 Determining and listing down the situations, thoughts and events that cause your anxiety will help you manage your anxiety more effectively.
3. Challenge negative thoughts
🟢 when you notice anxious thoughts, challenge them by asking yourself if they are rational or based on facts. They usually aren't, so try and replace them with more realistic and positive alternatives.
4. Develop healthy coping mechanisms
🟢Incorporate relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises into your daily routine.
5. Monitor your progress
🟢 Regularly assess your anxiety levels and the effectiveness of your coping strategies. This will help you identify any areas that may need improvement and make adjustments as needed.
6. Be patient
🟢 Breaking the anxiety cycle takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself and remember that progress may be slow, but it is still progress.
1. Acknowledge the anxiety
🟢 The first step in breaking the anxiety cycle is to recognize and acknowledge that you are feeling anxious. This can help you become more aware of your emotions and make it easier to address them.
2. Identifying triggers
🟢 Determining and listing down the situations, thoughts and events that cause your anxiety will help you manage your anxiety more effectively.
3. Challenge negative thoughts
🟢 when you notice anxious thoughts, challenge them by asking yourself if they are rational or based on facts. They usually aren't, so try and replace them with more realistic and positive alternatives.
4. Develop healthy coping mechanisms
🟢Incorporate relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises into your daily routine.
5. Monitor your progress
🟢 Regularly assess your anxiety levels and the effectiveness of your coping strategies. This will help you identify any areas that may need improvement and make adjustments as needed.
6. Be patient
🟢 Breaking the anxiety cycle takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself and remember that progress may be slow, but it is still progress.
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#HistoryMondays
1600 BC (Ancient Egypt): Doctors discovered that the heart pumps🩸around the body.
For thousands of years, the heart got the credit for almost everything that happened in the body. The Ancient Egyptians noticed there were tubes coming off the heart going in all sorts of different directions, so they decided that it was responsible for moving around blood (yep!), spit (umm, nope), poo (what were they thinking?), the soul (is that even a thing?) and ghosts 👻 (umm, guys...).
🐼 SCOME weekly medical truth🐼
1600 BC (Ancient Egypt): Doctors discovered that the heart pumps🩸around the body.
For thousands of years, the heart got the credit for almost everything that happened in the body. The Ancient Egyptians noticed there were tubes coming off the heart going in all sorts of different directions, so they decided that it was responsible for moving around blood (yep!), spit (umm, nope), poo (what were they thinking?), the soul (is that even a thing?) and ghosts 👻 (umm, guys...).
🐼 SCOME weekly medical truth🐼
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Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction
we have launched our PAL+ OES (peer assisted learning + Oral Exam Simulation) project; which pairs senior students with newer medical students to provide guidance and support them in their medical journey.The program is looking for students from each batch who would like to volunteer as mentors and, as part of the package, will receive an orientation, a certificate of appreciation upon completion of the project, as well as leadership and communication training, and other benefits.
If you are interested, you can register using the link below 👇
https://shorturl.at/bqsP5
we have launched our PAL+ OES (peer assisted learning + Oral Exam Simulation) project; which pairs senior students with newer medical students to provide guidance and support them in their medical journey.The program is looking for students from each batch who would like to volunteer as mentors and, as part of the package, will receive an orientation, a certificate of appreciation upon completion of the project, as well as leadership and communication training, and other benefits.
If you are interested, you can register using the link below 👇
https://shorturl.at/bqsP5
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🥁🥁🥁Get ready to roll the dice at SCOME comeback event with the fundraising team!
🎲Join us for an exciting game time event filled with fun and laughter.
🎲Stay tuned for more details about the full day event.
In the mean time, don't forget to buy your lottery tickets.
To buy tickets at black lion contact @Shaggiie and sefere selam contact @Jaasmina
For any inquiries contact: @ela_41, @Idiosyncraticflux and @MelatMezgebu
until then, panda hugs🐼
🎲Join us for an exciting game time event filled with fun and laughter.
🎲Stay tuned for more details about the full day event.
In the mean time, don't forget to buy your lottery tickets.
To buy tickets at black lion contact @Shaggiie and sefere selam contact @Jaasmina
For any inquiries contact: @ela_41, @Idiosyncraticflux and @MelatMezgebu
until then, panda hugs🐼
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⚪️Join us for an interactive orientation program and get the inside scoop on what it's really like to tackle the clinical year.
⚪️ Hear from senior students who have been there and done that, and get ready to dive in hands-on with our interactive sessions.
⚪️For orienteers to address your concerns please fill out this form: Here is the Form
Get the tips you need to succeed. We can't wait to see you there.
🐼Till then Panda Hugs🐼
⚪️ Hear from senior students who have been there and done that, and get ready to dive in hands-on with our interactive sessions.
⚪️For orienteers to address your concerns please fill out this form: Here is the Form
Get the tips you need to succeed. We can't wait to see you there.
🐼Till then Panda Hugs🐼
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⚪️Open Mic:
Calling for performers! Showcase your talent at our upcoming Open Mic.
this is your chance to read your poem out loud. Sign up now and take the stage! Here is the link
⚪️Small Business Showcase:
Attention Black lion Students! Are you a small business owner looking for an opportunity to showcase your products or services? Our SCOME Comeback event is the perfect platform to showcase your brand and connect with potential customers.
Don't miss out on this chance to grow your business - sign up today! here is the link
For any inquiries, feel free to contact us @Ela_41 @Idiosyncraticflux @Jaasmina @melatmezgebu
Calling for performers! Showcase your talent at our upcoming Open Mic.
this is your chance to read your poem out loud. Sign up now and take the stage! Here is the link
⚪️Small Business Showcase:
Attention Black lion Students! Are you a small business owner looking for an opportunity to showcase your products or services? Our SCOME Comeback event is the perfect platform to showcase your brand and connect with potential customers.
Don't miss out on this chance to grow your business - sign up today! here is the link
For any inquiries, feel free to contact us @Ela_41 @Idiosyncraticflux @Jaasmina @melatmezgebu
SCOME's Demystifying medical school project has successfully held its C1 orientation today!
We would like to thank our guest speakers from New and Old C2 for sharing their experiences of the clinical year. They have given us many valuable pointers and advices on how to navigate the changes and bumps we will face as we transition into a new learning setup.
We would also like to thank our attendees and wish you all the best in your clinical journey!
For detailed exam specific orientations, make sure to check out our YouTube channel.
⚪️Here is the link to the playlist!
🐼Panda hugs🐼
We would like to thank our guest speakers from New and Old C2 for sharing their experiences of the clinical year. They have given us many valuable pointers and advices on how to navigate the changes and bumps we will face as we transition into a new learning setup.
We would also like to thank our attendees and wish you all the best in your clinical journey!
For detailed exam specific orientations, make sure to check out our YouTube channel.
⚪️Here is the link to the playlist!
🐼Panda hugs🐼
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