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Why Mental Health Must Be Part of Your School’s Launch Plan

Active Minds

We plan everything—the schedules, the curricula, the safety drills—but too often, mental health programming gets overlooked. But I quickly learned that when we wait to address mental health issues until they escalate, it’s already too late. The start of the school year sets the tone for what’s to come.

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Is Self-Care Selfish? Self-Centeredness vs. Selflessness in Mental Health

Active Minds

Whether you’re a student looking for ways to work self-care into your busy schedule or someone who feels weighed down by the internet’s unrealistic expectations of what self-care should look like , remember this: self-care is an act of self-love. Self-Centeredness vs. Selflessness in Mental Health appeared first on Active Minds.

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The University of Texas System to Launch Free, Virtual Mental Health Support Program for UT Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Texas (UT) System is partnering with virtual health company TimelyCare to launch a free, virtual mental health support program for students at all 14 UT institutions. We are proud that this latest investment will make mental health resources more readily available and easier to access for UT students.”

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New Year, Same Me: What 2023 Means for Mental Health

Active Minds

Many of us are anticipating the excitement of the months ahead, crafting a list of 2023 resolutions in our notes app – including an unprecedented amount of mental health-centered goals. You don’t have to commit to a morning routine, or workout schedule, or diet just because it’s a new year. That can feel like a lot!

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Enhancing Mental Health Care for College and University Students With Measurement-Based Care

Timely MD

Mental health care is often nuanced, multifaceted, and deeply personal. Since mid-2023, TimelyCare virtual psychiatry and scheduled counseling clinicians started collecting Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) scores before Scheduled Counseling and Psychiatry visits.

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College Scheduling: Tips for Students

Student Research Foundation

One misstep in your day, like forgetting to pick up groceries on the way back from class or an unexpected deadline, can derail your whole schedule. While scheduling your day can’t guarantee this won’t ever happen to you, planning ahead can significantly decrease your likelihood of running late or forgetting something important.

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Vaulting Over Adversity: A Student-Athlete’s Journey to Mental Health Advocacy

Timely MD

Though I recovered physically from my injury and went on to be named “Rookie of the Year,” I was not prepared for the toll my traumatic injury took on my mental health. Sharing is caring While my injury story is personal, it certainly is not unique, particularly when it comes to the complex landscape of mental health among athletes.