Please – don’t self-diagnose yourself, a friend or a family member. Whether you reach out to an on or off campus counseling center, a private therapist, your home or school physician, a support group, or disability resources, it’s important to go a trained professional. You are not alone!
Please—don’t self-diagnose yourself, a friend or a family member. Whether you reach out to an on or off campus counseling center, a private therapist, your home or school physician, a support group, or disability resources, it’s important to go a trained professional. You are not alone!
Be aware that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Allowing mental health issues to go untreated can lead to worse mental health challenges such as addictions, physical sickness and suicidal thoughts.
Build support systems, maintain healthy habits, reduce academic stress, and make use of resources available to you.
There are trained professionals that can help you navigate this difficult time. Going to the campus counseling clinic, health center or disability resource center are great first places to seek out. Some colleges have created mobile apps that let you make appointments, access breathing exercises and contact the clinic in case of an emergency. Each state and some regional areas have their own suicide hotlines. However, the National Suicide Lifeline is 1 (800) 273-8255.