With the start of midterms and a progressively bigger workload, achieving work-life balance can prove difficult and stressful. As students scramble for the best study tips, life can also interfere with a student’s personal flow. In light of Suicide Prevention Month, The Daily Texan selected four resources around campus that focus on prioritizing mental health.
Counseling and Mental Health Center — 100 West Dean Keeton St.
Located on the fifth floor of the Student Services Building, the Counseling and Mental Health Center operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CMHC services are free to students, and psychiatry appointments cost $15 per visit. The process begins with a brief assessment by one of the CMHC counselors and offers virtual mental health appointments. If immediate help is required, the 24/7 crisis hotline can be called at 512-471-2255.
CNS Wellness Center — 103 West 24th St.
Providing several different counseling services, the College of Natural Sciences’ Wellness Center, located in Painter Hall, provides support in both academic and non-academic aspects of CNS students’ lives, according to the center’s website. Scheduling for non-academic appointments is available on the CNS website. Along with mental health resources, the Satellite Pantry, located at 2609 University Ave., Suite 3.108, can provide some relief and decrease stress in those experiencing food insecurity, offering grab-and-go food.
Adult Psychiatry Clinic — 1601 Trinity St., Building A
Located in the Health Transformation Building, the Adult Psychiatry Clinic diagnoses and treats behavioral disorders for those between the ages of 16-75. The clinic partners with the Dell Medical School to provide research and techniques that aid in better determining the correct diagnosis and treatment for anxiety and depression. For students commuting to campus, the clinic provides multiple locations around Austin. To reach out, students can call 1-833-UT-CARES.
Thrive at UT
Thrive, which is UT-affiliated and free on the App Store and Google Play, helps students navigate college life with documentation of students’ journaling and reflecting. This provides students with a method of documenting their lives and finding ways to beneficially process what they might be struggling with. Thrive showcases different inspirational quotes and videos of UT students sharing their stories, and sends out daily notifications that suggest helpful actions for a student to take for their well-being. The app promotes different values such as community, self-care and mindfulness that encourage a healthy mindset.
