常见问题

资源

The Student 咨询 Center provides the following links for our JU community to use to gather information 和资源 about a variety of common concerns that college 学生的脸. While we aim to collect resources that are credible and evidence-based, we do not assume responsibility for the information provided on these sites. 这些 resources are not intended as a substitute for counseling, but may 帮助 guide you in your understanding of common life experiences and learning about tools to address 挑战. If you have questions about any of these topics, please contact the SCC or bring the material to your next session with your counselor. 

College Mental 健康

Mental 健康 in College Students: Learn about the current state of mental health on college campuses, find in-depth information on many common concerns and diagnoses, how to access accommodations, how to find support both on campus and in your community. 

Mental 健康 in College: Recommendations for navigating college while experiencing mental health concerns.

焦虑 & 压力

A Student's Guide to Managing 压力: Gain an understanding of the function, presentation, effects of stress in your life, as well as stress management techniques, 和资源 that are available to college students. 

Understanding 焦虑: Brief articles about anxiety, its types, causes, related topics. 

焦虑 Disorders: An overview of anxiety, its signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments, therapies. 

Ways to Reduce 压力: Three simple breathing and mindfulness techniques.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Practice this technique to 帮助 relax and relieve tension held in the body. 

The HeartMath Experience Course: Learn about biofeedback and mindfulness techniques (free for a limited time).

Medito Foundation: Free website and app for guided mindfulness and meditation.

抑郁症

抑郁症 Basics: A detailed guide about the various types of depression, its symptoms, treatment options, 和资源. 

Coping With 抑郁症: Practical tips and strategies for coping with depression and taking action to improve 你的健康.

DBT Distress Tolerance Skills: A skill guide to 帮助 you navigate times of emotional crisis.

The Reflectly App: A daily self-care journal.

自杀

自杀 & Crisis Lifeline: 9-8-8 | Call or text this number to connect immediately with a trained crisis worker if you are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support.

帮助ing Yourself: 资源 and guidance for people experiencing thoughts 自杀的.

帮助ing Someone Else: 资源 and guidance for understanding and supporting people experiencing thoughts 自杀的.

American Foundation for 自杀 Prevention: An organization providing support and hope for those affected by suicide.

应对技能

健康y 应对技能 for Uncomfortable Emotions: Learn about emotion-focused and problem-focused coping strategies.

应对技能: Ideas for in-the-moment tools to manage difficult emotions.

Mindful 应对技能: Strategies to increase calm, focus, clarity during times of distress.

Getting Started with Mindfulness: Learn about mindfulness and how to start practicing it. 

25 应对技能 Everyone Needs (Video): Gain ideas for 帮助ful coping skills to start practicing. 

自我保健

12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself: A guide to the basics of self-care, ideas for investing in yourself.

自我保健 Check-In: A worksheet to 帮助 you assess your current state of self-care and gain ideas for new ways to take care of yourself. 

健康y Relationships

The Gottman Institute Blog: An assortment of articles that provide wisdom and research about topics that can 帮助 support and strengthen marriages, families, relationships.

One Love 帮助ful Relationship Tools: An introduction to identifying healthy and unhealthy behavior in relationships. 

The Easiest Way to Improve Your Relationship (Video): A short video about paying attention to your partner during small, everyday moments. 

Effective Communication: A guide to understanding and engaging in effective communication with the people 在你的生活中.

Dealing With a Breakup or Divorce: A guide to coping with loss, taking care of yourself, learning important lessons after a relationship ends.

Supporting a Loved One

Empathy (Video): A short animated video describing the best way to 帮助 ease someone's pain.

Supporting a Loved One Struggling with Mental 健康: Practical "Dos and Dont's" for supporting a loved one.

How to Talk (and Listen) to Someone Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts: A guide for talking about suicide.

Supporting a Loved One Experiencing Abuse: Ways to support a loved one in an abusive relationship.

帮助ing a Friend with Addiction: A guide for understanding and talking to a loved one about addiction. 

研究 & 考试焦虑

How to Reduce 考试焦虑 for College Students: A guide to understanding and responding to text anxiety. 

Essential Tips for 考试焦虑: 帮助ful tips for before, during, after taking a test.

学习: Six strategies to boost your study sessions. 

101年研究: Learn about effective study strategies to study smarter, not harder. 

How to Stop Procrastinating: A guide to understanding and working through irrational delay.

+支持同性恋群体

Trevor Support Center: A collection of information 和资源 related to sexual orientation, gender identity, 和更多的.

Human Rights Campaign: A collection of resources related to mental, physical, social, relational, occupational, and educational wellness for people who are LGBTQ+.

JASMYN: A Jacksonville organization that supports and empowers LGBTQ young people by creating safe space, providing health and wholeness services, offering youth development opportunities, while bringing people 和资源 together to promote equality and 人权.

PFLAG of Jacksonville: Support for parents, families, allies of people who are LGBT+.

Students of Color Support

Talking 关于 Race: Provides tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversations about 比赛.

Therapy for Black Girls Blog & 播客: An online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. 

Filling our Cups: Four ways people of color can foster mental health and practice restorative healing.

Latinx疗法: A collection of online content about Latinx mental health topics, book recommendations in Spanish and English.

Asians Do Therapy: An online site working to reduce mental health stigma and increase counseling accessibility for people who are Asian.

Mental 健康 Issues Facing the Black Community: An overview of the effect of racism, common mental health concerns among Black people, and support in finding culturally-competent care. 

睡觉

Fix Your Sleep Hygiene: Simple strategies to improve your sleep hygiene and get a quality night of sleep.

Sleep Foundation: A collection of reources about all-things sleep.

The Student's Guide to Nutrition: 帮助ful tips for fueling your body and your brain. 

Understanding 吃 Disorders: A detailed guide about types of eating disorders, causes, treatments, resources, support, common questions.

The Alliance for 吃 Disorders: Support for individuals and loved ones affected by eating disorders. 提供免费的 weekly therapist-led support groups. 

National 吃 Disorders Association: Support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. 

免费的食物: 资源 for free food pantries, banks, coupons throughout Jacksonville, FL.

性健康 & 健康

National Coalition for 性健康: A comprehensive resource guide ranging from sexual concerns, to pleasure, to getting 帮助.

Pillow Talks 播客: Sex therapist and husband duo talking about all things sex!

性健康 资源: Education about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including statistics, coping, advocacy, support. 

健康的性: An online education resource guide to support healthy, love-based sexuality. 

物质使用

Alcohol Rehab 帮助: Information 和资源 about 酒精 addiction and recovery.

What Is Addiction?: Learn about substance use, including 阿片类药物, 大麻, 阿得拉, 酒精, 冰毒, 可卡因.