Welcome to Your Mental Health Home! UTHealth Student Counseling Center 6410 Fannin Street, Suite 130 713-500-5171

Providers S. SELVARAJ, MBBS, PhD, MRCPsych K. SAMUELS, PH.D. LICENSED PSYCHIATRIST K. SAMUELS, PH.D. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST M. ZAHN, PH.D.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Survey One in four students has a diagnosable illness 40% do not seek help 80% feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities 50% have been so anxious they struggled in school One in ten college students has considered suicide (second leading cause of death in college-age students) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1MMA2JdvirOdmloY2xaT3UtX3M/view

Counseling Services Academic Stress Family/Marital/Relationship Issues Anxiety Depression Mood Changes Substance Use Concerns Eating Concerns Family/Marital/Relationship Issues Work/Career Concerns Self-Injurious Behavior Suicidal/Homicidal Thoughts

Confidentiality Your right to privacy is important to us. We are required to hold everything you say in confidence, except as: authorized by YOU in a signed release or required by law Exceptions by Law Include: If we believe you intend to seriously harm yourself. If we believe you intend to seriously harm others. If you discuss a situation where a child, dependent adult, or an elderly person appears to be at significant risk for abuse. If we are court-ordered by a judge to release records

Stress Stress is how our body reacts to physical and mental demands Moderate levels of stress can be helpful and lead to productivity Too little stress may lead to lack of investment or boredom Too much stress can lead to anxiety, depression, irritability, and physical reactions, such as panic symptoms

Stress Management Sleep routine Healthy diet Regular exercise Hobbies Relaxation techniques (meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises)

Remember…. Set realistic goals that you can meet! Take breaks Avoid procrastination Set boundaries within your relationships Make it a priority to seek school/work/personal life balance Practice sleep hygiene

TAO TAO self-help, is a completely private online library of behavioral health resources that includes interactive educational modules and practice tools to help you understand and manage how you feel, think and act. You can learn stress management, mindfulness skills, problem-solving, relationship skills and strategies to avoid dwelling on your concerns and to develop more helpful thinking patterns. TAO Self-Help is exclusively licensed on your campus. There is no cost to you… and you can do this on your own. https://thepath.taoconnect.org/local/screening_instrument/survey.php?university=1

For Appointments Call (713)500-5171

Other Useful Numbers IMUT STOP Team 713-792-7867 (STOP) Hotline access to mental health professionals to help address mental health concerns, wellness, and safety issues After-hours assistance To remain anonymous Concerned about other students, friends, or family members and seek guidance Concerned about the well-being of another student. 713-792-7867 (STOP) Danger to self Danger to others Stalking