1. Welcome to Your Mental Health Home! UTHealth Student Counseling Center
6410 Fannin Street, Suite

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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. For Appointments
Call
(713)

11. 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.
(STOP)
Danger to self
Danger to others
Stalking