1. keeping the balance Ivan Mathieson Psychologist Director of Counselling

2. overview 1.Balance 2.Role of Parents 3.Study habits 4.Technology Use 5.Depression 6.Anxiety

3. the balance Academic rigour Sporting/co-curricular commitments Television Computer Time-out Social

4. parents Look after yourself –Be aware of own anxiety –Personal activities Maintain routines and rituals Provide comforts Build and maintain trust Don’t nag Pick your battles Maintain expectations of rules and values

5. study habits Create routines Regular sleep time Regular meals Keep hydrated Reward yourself Use study periods wisely

7. technology use Be realistic about need for technology Be realistic about ability to change Lock it away! Reward yourself after not before Use the libraries without taking technology

8. Signs

12. anxiety

13. academic decline

14. anxiety

15. Anxiety Signs

17. procrastination

19. Dr Justin McNamara Psychologist jzmcnamara@mgs.vic.edu.au 9865 7594