Discussion Questions:

1) What medical issues have you seen among students in your classes?
2) How did you respond at the time?
3) How familiar are you with WKU and community health and mental health resources?
4) What do you see as the role of faculty in handling medical situations in the classroom?

Influenza

Mood disorders/Substance abuse

Diabetes

Seizures

Influenza

1) What are the symptoms of the ‘flu?
2) What are the differences between the ‘flu and a cold?
3) Does a student with the ‘flu need to miss classes?
4) What treatment options are available?
5) Who is the ‘flu vaccine indicated for?

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Mood disorders/Substance abuse

1) What are the symptoms of depression and anxiety? of stress?
2) What are some of the symptoms of substance abuse?
3) Is there a relationship between depression, anxiety and substance abuse?

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Diabetes

1) Are there many students at WKU who are affected by Type I and Type II diabetes?
2) What are the signs of a diabetic emergency?
3) Is it appropriate to offer treats to my students if I am not aware of who might be diabetic?

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Seizures

1) What is the difference between grand mal and petit mal seizures?
2) Do illegal drugs or alcohol use have an affect on seizures?
3) Does the student being ill have an affect on seizures?

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