Student Facing

Students, faculty, and administration often ask how they may support students around them. As such, CICMH has developed a free 25-minute eLearning course for individuals wanting to learn more about how they can recognize, respond, and refer students to support. It will increase your ability to RECOGNIZE signs that someone may be experiencing mental health concerns – such as changes to their physical appearance and behavior, provide you with concrete ways to RESPOND appropriately to someone who needs support, based on the indicators present and your relationship with them, and help you REFER someone to mental health supports and services in an appropriate way. For more information visit Welcome to More Feet on the Ground! – More Feet on the Ground

There are several approaches students can take to reduce anxiety around tests.

1. Fostering a Growth Mindset: Thinking about every experience as an opportunity to grow and learn will allow you to focus on what skills you will acquire as opposed to basing your progress or success on test performance. This will allow you to deal with the pressure you put on yourself to reach perfection, as well as help you balance your expectations.
2. Creating good study habits: Finding effective ways to study is another way to help relieve anxiety. Effective study habits are based on personal preference but consider activities that include active engagement with the material, like flashcards, study groups, or practice tests. Many campuses also provide courses on test preparation.
3. Consider Accessible Learning: Everyone learns in diverse ways. Reach out to your student accessibility services to gain insight and tips on which learning strategies may work for you or for support if you need alternative testing formats. You can also explore other services that may be offered by student accessibility services depending on eligibility.
4. Pre-Test Routine: Create a standard pre-test routine that includes reviewing your study material, as well as mental and physical activities that will nourish your mind and body. Consider proper sleep routines, physical exercise, relaxation techniques and time to engage with friends or family.

These things can help you feel rested, improve memory and attention, and have a positive effect on feelings of anxiety. For more information visit our test anxiety infosheet.