WK 5 GM Compiled

VCH Week 5 GM:
Mental Health Tips + Research 101

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DE-STRESSING
Table of Contents
1. Why We Have Stress
2. How to Tell That You’re Stressed
3. Effects of Stress on Our Lives
4. Effects of Stress on Our Bodies
5. What You Can do to Handle
Stress (De-stressing Methods!)
6. How To Utilize Stress to Your
Advantage
7. UCLA Resources
Breakout
rooms
“What’s one thing you’ve done
this week to relieve stress?”
Why We Get Stressed
● Stress is the physical or
mental response to an
external cause.
● Provides an evolutionary
advantage
● Not only impedes
performance, but enhances
it as well (Yerkes-Dodson
Law)
Factors In Developing
Stress:
Uncertainty
Control
Consequences
HOW TO TELL YOU ARE
STRESSED
Emotional symptoms of stress
include:
➔ Becoming easily agitated or
frustrated
➔ Feeling overwhelmed
➔ Having difficulty relaxing
➔ Low self-esteem
➔ Avoiding others
HOW TO TELL YOU ARE
STRESSED
Physical symptoms of stress include:
➔ Low energy
➔ Headaches
➔ Upset stomach
➔ Chest pain
➔ Rapid heartbeat
➔ Insomnia
➔ Frequent colds and infections
➔ Nervousness and shaking
➔ Clenched jaw and grinding teeth
HOW TO TELL YOU ARE
STRESSED
Cognitive symptoms of Behavioral symptoms
stress include: of stress include:
➔ Constant worrying ➔ Changes in
➔ Racing thoughts appetite
➔ Forgetfulness ➔ Procrastinating
➔ Inability to focus ➔ Nervous behaviors
➔ Poor judgment (such as nail
➔ Being pessimistic biting, fidgeting,
and pacing)
Effects of Stress on Our Lives
There are 3 categories that will be covered
today.
Behavior Relationships Mental Health

Behavior
If stress is not relieved effectively it can lead personality and
mood changes in you daily life
In Including but not limited to

● Mood swings
● Insomnia
● Poor decision making for both you mental
and physical health
● Impulsive behavior
● Decrease in productivity or school work
● Increased of aggressive behavior and/or
irritability
Relationships
● Stress effects all types of relationships
(friendships, family relationships, romantic
relationships, etc.)
● Stress tends to be bottled up and people
try to contain it
○ Individuals can shut other people out
○ Others can also shut the individual
out as well
● Can also cause others around them to
become stressed
○ can escalate, and turn into fights
between people
Mental Health
● Stress can cause hormones to increase to such
an amount that they can lead to lower energy,
depression, and cause trouble regulating
emotions
○ Self loathing, guilt, hopelessness
○ Anxiety, panic attacks
● Long term stress changes the structure of one’s
brain, as well as nerve cells and its connections
○ May lead to an increase of developing
mental health issues
○ Decrease in memory, attentiveness, and
problem solving
Effects of Stress on our BOdies
➔ Hormones: Fight or flight
➔ Positives: Emergency Situations
➔ Negatives: chronic stress (everyday lives)

➔ Worsen pre-existing health conditions
◆ Asthma
➔ Can cause new risks
◆ Tense muscles
◆ Hypertension, heart attack, stroke
Effects of Stress on our BOdies
Examples of Stress:
➔ Heartburn - production of stomach acid
➔ Risk of Heart Attack - fast heart rate and
high blood pressure damages arteries
➔ Weakened Immune System - weakens
defense system & vulnerability of infections
➔ High Blood Sugar - liver releases extra
sugar (glucose) in bloodstream → risk of
type 2 diabetes
➔ Tense Muscles - chronic stress can lead to
tension-related headaches and backaches
➔ High Blood Pressure: stress hormones
tighten blood vessels
De-stressing methods!
● Practice gratitude!
● Exercise!
● Do something creative!
● Call a support person!

De-stressing methods!
● Take breaks!
● Set boundaries!
● Practice mindfulness!
● Practice breathing exercises!

Time-management Tips
➔ Don’t Procrastinate!
➔ Develop a routine of both studying and other activities
➔ Break down individual tasks and set achievable goals
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm
Useful Apps and Study Strategies
➔ Use calendar apps such as Google
Calendar or Microsoft Outlook to map
out tasks
◆ You can also set reminders or make
a to-do list each day (iphone
reminder, Todoist)
➔ Structure your studying into
manageable chunks
◆ One popular method is the
Pomodoro technique (25 min on, 5
min off)
https://www.usa.edu/blog/time-management-techniques/
UCLA RESOURCES
● UCLA CAPS (Counseling &
Psychological Services)
● Arthur Ashe’s Mental Health
Resources
● Suicide Prevention Lifeline
● UCLA’s Depression Checklist
● UCLA’s Sexual Assault Treatment
● (310) 825-0768: phone number for
after-hours crisis counseling
THank YOu
Sources
● https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety
● https://www.virtua.org/articles/10-quick-ways-to-de-stress
● https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm
● https://www.usa.edu/blog/time-management-techniques/
● https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11874-stress
● https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/what-are-the-effects-of-stress-on-your-mental-health/
● https://www.mqmentalhealth.org/stress-and-mental-health/?lang=en_us
Research
Where to Start?
VCH Internship Presentation
Andrewtrung Le, Brian Nguyen, Dan Pham,
Derick Ngo, Ivy Nguyen, Jeffrey Vo, Julie Tran,
Kelly Tran, Quynh-Anh Nguyen, Stella Nguyen,
Leyna Tran
Why Research?
Professional Schools Networking Become a Scientist

Apply with Connect with Immerse yourself
confidence and mentors and into the world of
experience peers science
Types of Research
01 Basic
03 Dry/Wet Lab
02 Clinical 04 Other!
Basic
Definition:
● Aim of improving scientific theories for better understanding and

prediction of natural phenomena
● Answers fundamental questions
● Why, what, or how questions
● No immediate commercial objectives
Clinical
Definition:
● Studies health and illnesses
● Assesses safety and effectiveness of drugs and/or treatment options
● Learn how to prevent and diagnose and treat illness
4 Phases of a Clinical Trial:

● Conduct a mini experiment on a small population
● Seek FDA approval
● Further monitor the long-term effects
● Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the treatment
on a larger population
Dry/Wet Lab
● Dry Lab
○ Data Entry, Computational Analysis/Modeling, Coding
○ Possible Work with Patients - Clinical Work
○ Psychology, Psychiatry, Society & Genetics, etc.
● Wet Lab
○ Typical Lab Environment
■ Pipetting, PCR Gels, Injections, Surgical
○ Learning Hands-On Laboratory Techniques
○ Biology, MCDB, MIMG, EEB, Neuroscience, etc.
Other!
● Important to do something you’re passionate about!
Non-science research examples:
● LGBTQ+ / Gender Studies
● Anthropology
● Access to Healthcare
● Legal Policy
How can you
get involved in
research?
Tutorial Time!
1. Search up UCLA Departments

a. There are over 150 departments at
UCLA, so feel free to explore all the
different options available (humanities
to STEM)
2. Choose your department!
a. For example, let’s choose “Ecology &
Evolutionary Biology”
Tutorial Time!
3. Once we get to the department website,
locate the “Faculty” tab.
a. On the EEB website, click the three lines

in the top right hand corner. This will vary
depending on the site, but it is usually on
top!
4. Choose a professor that is researching in a

topic that interests you! There are short
descriptions of their research topics beside their
names (may vary depending on the
department).
Tutorial Time!
5. After choosing a professor, access their profile
to find a more detailed description of their
research interests, email address, publications,
and lab website.
6. Explore their lab website, create your CV, and

start emailing!
Guidelines for Cold Emails
● Introduce yourself
○ Name, year, major
● Express why you are interested in their research
○ Include specific interests you found about their research
● What you are looking for
○ Include when you are hoping to join their lab & your availability
● Demonstrate your experience
○ Discuss relevant classes you have taken and/or any experience/skills that
make you a unique, viable asset to the lab
○ Address qualifications the professor is looking for
● Ask to schedule a meeting!
Important things to remember!

● Informative Subject Line
● Keep your email brief and concise
● Don’t forget to follow up 3-4 days after!
Cover Letter Example
1. be specific! direct
3. express
towards specific
excitement!
person - seems more
personal/like you
really looked into 5. avoid any listing
their research (ex: I am creative,
organized, etc.); give
examples of how you
2. Be specific about demonstrate these
what position you qualities instead.
want + start off
direct
6. cover letter and
resume should
4. Include relevant connect
experience + how it
relates + what you
gained 7. Be polite +
confident + thank
them! could also
should only be 1 include short
page max! so be as summary of
concise as possible strengths
You’re in! What next?
Good Fit Future

Opportunities Time
Set up a meeting Commitment
with your PI! Poster
presentation,
SRP, etc.
Thanks!
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VCH Week 5 GM:

Mental Health Tips + Research 101

Care Packages assembled by YOU will be

● Thermometer, First Aid Kits, N95 Face

Look out for more information about our Care

Assembly Date: Week 8 Saturday, 2/26

Join us for a night ﬁlled with diﬀerent bonding activities!

Behavior Relationships Mental Health

In Including but not limited to

➔ Negatives: chronic stress (everyday lives)

● Call a support person!

● Practice breathing exercises!

Professional Schools Networking Become a Scientist

● Aim of improving scientiﬁc theories for better understanding and

4 Phases of a Clinical Trial:

1. Search up UCLA Departments

a. On the EEB website, click the three lines

4. Choose a professor that is researching in a

6. Explore their lab website, create your CV, and

Important things to remember!

Good Fit Future

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