Stress
Stress can affect your attitude, relationships and even how you function at school. Next time you're feeling stressed out, try doing things a little different. Make self-care a priority. Over time, this will help you to feel refreshed and renewed. Consider these resources to help manage your stress.
Understanding Stress
Understanding Stress (PDF): Understand the warning signs of stress overload and practical strategies to destress.
Feeling overwhelmed? Take our Burnout Assessment (PDF) to see if you are experiencing burnout and how to get back on track.
Burnout (PDF) can happen when you are juggling school, work, friends, and family. Learn how to fight back.
Stress (PDF) is powerful, affecting not just how you feel emotionally but also physically. Learn how to recognize stress symptoms.
Staying healthy (PDF) while going to school can be tough. Find out how stress can impact your immune system and how you can stay healthy.
All-nighters (PDF) studying and daily stress from school and life can majorly impact your sleep. Learn more about sleep and stress and how to get your best nights rest.
Managing Stress
101 Stress Busters (PDF): Find over 100 ways to destress today.
5 Minute Stress Busters (PDF): Get stress under control in 5 minutes or less.
Where To Go For Help
The best place to start is at your campus health center. If you need additional care or resources use Provider Search. If the Student Assistance Program is part of your benefit plan you can call 1-877-351-7889 (TTY: 711) to immediately speak with a counselor 24/7, or use the Talkspace benefit to text with a counselor on your schedule.
Telemedicine: Your plan also includes access to telemedicine. Use Provider Search to find providers that use telemedicine to meet with you via phone or online.
Informed Health Line: Offers 24/7 access to nurses for students (PDF).
Integrated Behavioral Health Case Management: For students overcoming challenges with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, and more. Contact Member Services to find out more.
United Way 2-1-1
www.211.org
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
2-1-1 connects callers to health and human services information and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Information and resources may be provided for a variety of needs including mental health, basic needs, and disaster assistance. Dial 211 from your cell phone to speak with a trained information and referral specialist. Calls are routed to service centers based on your geographic location. You may also search online for resources.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
www.thenationalcouncil.org
The NCBH operates nationally and connects individuals to local behavioral health providers in their area. For assistance in locating a therapist or other trained professionals, please visit their website.
NAMI
www.nami.org
Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 (TTY: 711)
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. There are chapters throughout the United States that provide support groups and educational programs. Please visit the website to learn more about NAMI programs and to find your local chapter. You can also call the NAMI Helpline for more information.
Mental Health America (MHA)
www.mhanational.org
Phone: 1-800-969-6642 (TTY: 711)
MHA is a national community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. MHA promotes mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification, and intervention for those at risk, integrated care services, and supports for those who seek recovery. You can contact this agency toll free or visit their website to locate the chapter in your area.
7 Cups
www.7cups.com
7 Cups provides free online/app text chat with a trained listener for emotional support and counseling. They also offer fee- for-service online therapy with a licensed mental health professional. If interested, you can visit the website or download the phone app to learn more.
SupportGroups.com
www.supportgroups.com
This website provides a broad spectrum of open board forums on topics regarding addiction, relationships, stress, mental health disorders, and grief. To gain access, please visit their website and create a member name.