Mental Health Education & Self Assessments

Self-Care Tips

To have a healthy mind and body, it is important to include self-care in our daily lives. Unfortunately, when we become stressed, self-care is usually the first thing we stop doing. Here are some ways you can practice self-care. Self-Care Inventory

  • Say no and don’t overcommit your schedule to back-to-back meetings, classes and activities. Include breaks in your daily routine for food, rest, and relaxation. Structure your day so there’s some predictability, while leaving some free time for you too. Down time is important to helping us re-charge throughout the day.
  • Take care of your physical self by getting enough sleep, eating well, and moving your body. Stay current on your physical exams, eye and dental appointments. When our physical self feels taken care of we cope more effectively.
  • Spend time and talk with your supportive friends and family. Ask for help when you need it. If you are unsure if you should ask for professional help from a counselor, check out our anonymous online screenings below. Additional campus resources can also be found below.
  • Avoid using alcohol and drugs when you are stressed. While it may be tempting to turn to a substance to manage our problems, the relief is temporary and causes far more long-term problems for us like health, relationship, legal, and financial issues.
  • Reduce your stress by knowing what stresses you out and engaging in activities that help you relax. Some common stress relievers are exercise, talking with others, laughing or watching something funny, playing a game or sport, spending time with a pet, taking a hike, playing an instrument, and going into nature.
  • Think back on other times you have felt stressed and try what has worked in the past for you. Your previous experiences can provide valuable wisdom for you to use to manage stress effectively today.

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Self-Assessments and Online Tools

ULifeline

ULifeline is a comprehensive, confidential, online resource center where you can feel comfortable searching for the information you need and want regarding mental and emotional health.  Go to the Self evaluator tool.

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Well-being, personalized for YOU.
This is your confidential space to own your well-being. From mental and physical health, to friendships and finding balance. It’s all here.

Take a Mental Health Test

Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.

 

Loop: Free iPhone app for social anxiety

Loop is the first clinically-grounded AI solution for practicing social situations, like talking to someone new or asking a friend for help. Our custom visualizations help you learn new skills, build confidence, and prepare for all kinds of social scenarios, so you’re ready for anything.

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