Supporting Your Mental Health in 2021
As humans, we have never been meant to live in isolation from one another. It’s completely normal and valid to have feelings of frustration, isolation, discomfort and disappointment as we navigate this trying time.
Student Wellness is here to support our students holistically and safely through this period. Student Wellness services and resources continue to be available for the Spring 2021 semester. View a complete list of our Spring 2021 SW Resources and how to access them here. We have also included a number of outside resources below that are specifically catered to supporting the mental well-being of students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Active Minds
- Active Minds Resource Hub – Mental Health Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Active Minds Blog – Hear from other students as they process and reflect on this time.
- American Foundation of Suicide Prevention – “Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty”
- Center for Disease Control – “Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19″
- GRAPES Resilience & Self-Care Resource
- Mental Well-being for Students – Online Course Information
- National Eating Disorders Awareness – COVID-19 Resources
- Online Anonymous Mental Health Screening
- Similar to our Mental Health Check-in event, this screening tool provides an opportunity for students to check-in on various aspects of their mental health. Students are encouraged to discuss any concerning results with USD Counseling or another provider.
- Psych Hub – COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
- Shine & Mental Health America – “Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety”
- UCSD Center for Mindfulness – Short Mindfulness & Compassion Meditations
Supporting Your Decision-making Around Substance Use While Navigating Remote Learning and the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) Pandemic:
- Alcoholics Anonymous – San Diego Remote Meetings
- KSU Alcoholics Anonymous – Courage to Change Group
- National Institute on Drug Abuse – “COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders”
- Online Al-Anon – Online Family Support Groups
- Online Intergroup – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
- Virtual NA – Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
Counseling and Emergency Resources:
- You can connect with a counselor by calling USD’s Counseling Center at 619-260-4655. A counselor-on call is also available to consult with for after-hours urgent psychological concerns at all times. The counselor-on call can also be reached by calling 619-260-4655 and pressing 1 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
- Please contact the Department of Public Safety to access emergency services by calling 619-260-2222 or x2222 on any campus telephone.
For additional 24-hour crisis intervention, information, and referrals:
- San Diego Access and Crisis Line (1-888-724-7240)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
- Lifeline Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
- The Steve Fund: stevefund.org/crisistextline/
- The Steve Fund is focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
- Text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a live, trained Crisis Counselor 24/7.