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Counseling and Mental Health

Who We Are 8 Psychiatrists, 1 Nurse, 7 Psychologists, 9 Social Workers,

Who, Where, What We Are Nurse Prescriber, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Case Manager Four clinics: Smith Center, Law, Business, Longwood Area Available for telephone consultations, individual and group counseling, daytime and after hours urgent care, medication consultations and management Eligible to all registered Harvard students Coverage is provided by “HUHS Health Fee”, Not your insurance

What is available at CAMHS?

Privacy and Confidentiality We have… An ethical and legal obligation to maintain your privacy and confidentiality We can speak with someone on your behalf with your explicit written permission We are only permitted to breach privacy and confidentiality if you or someone else is in imminent danger to yourself or another or in the case of a child, elderly, or disabled person being at risk for some form of abuse

Ways to Access Care

Why People Come to CAMHS Adjusting to a new community Curious about something about themselves Wanting to manage stress differently Learned about some news from home, family, friend that is concerning and want to speak to someone Want to balance your life and work at Harvard You’ve noticed changes in yourself that interfere with how you engage with friends, your work, your studies Follow-up with prior counseling Worried about a labmate, friend, family member Noticing changes in yourself

What to Notice in Yourself and Others Mood: irritability, sadness, anger, frustration, exuberant moods, anxiety Appetite: too little, too much Energy: fatigued, more energetic Concentration difficulties Sleep patterns: too much, too little, trouble falling or staying asleep Motivation to engage with work, people Lower interest in activities, work, relationships Thoughts: self-critical, racing thoughts, ruminations Loss of meaning in life goals, spiritual/religious belief

How is your foundation of self-care? Some symptoms may suggest that your life/work balance is a bit distressed Sleep, eating, exercise/stress management, social connectedness are important elements of maintaining good self-care Constellations of symptoms can indicate anxiety, mood dysregulation, eating concerns, learning or attention issues

Getting Started at CAMHS Schedule a 20 min telephone consultation, at your convenience Weekdays 8am-5pm Schedule online via HUHS portal or by calling Daytime Urgent Care appointments Weekday, business days 9am-5pm After Hours Urgent Care Two mental health providers on-call each evening, 24 hours/day on weekends and holidays, 365 days/yr Telephone and in-person assessment available

Because You don’t have to do it alone.

You Can Make an Appointment

Concerns about your experience at CAMHS? You can request a change in treatment by contacting the telephone consultation line or by speaking with your current counselor about what is not working in order to make a change. If you had an experience at CAMHS or anywhere else at HUHS, tell someone - Linda Cannon, HUHS Patient Advocate (617) The Patient Advocate helps you: Navigate the health care system Explore choices for your medical care Resolve or mediate problems Discuss financial assistance options Coordinate special needs arrangements All feedback is confidential and may be submitted to the suggestion boxes in the clinic

Other Services Associated with HUHS

Self-Care / Take a Break Stop or Pause periodically in your work Breathe – slow deep, relaxation breaths to reduce any potential stress Reflect – how are you doing? Do you need to do something to adjust any stress currently Choose – keep working, take a brief break, Call someone, distract yourself, go for a walk