Without this, young adults experiencing a mental health issue are more likely to receive lower GPAs, drop out of college or be unemployed than their peers who do not have a mental health challenge.
What is treatment?
100
Nearly 1 out of every 5 Americans will have a diagnosable mental disorder within their lifetimes, according to National Institute of Mental Health.
What is "Mental health problems are uncommon"?
100
Change mood and behavior by changing brain pathways. Damage the heart. Moderate use may protect healthy adults from developing coronary heart disease. Liver problems and inflammation.
What is alcohol?
100
Using planners and schedules. Creating to-do lists. Practice blocking out distractions (e.g., phones, email, text messages).
What is time management?
200
Counselors do not share information with anyone without permission.
What is confidentiality?
200
This percentage of college students felt overwhelmed by all they had to do in the past year.
What is 80?
200
Most medication for mental health problems should be taken short-term and counseling can be effective in only a few weeks.
What is "Mental health disorders are life-long and difficult to treat"?
200
Rapid heart rate. Increased blood pressure. Increased rate of breathing. Red eyes. Dry mouth. Increased appetite. Slowed reaction time. Distorted sense of time. Paranoia. Short-term memory loss. Anxiety and depression. Euphoria. Calmness.
What is marijuana?
200
Get enough sleep and healthy food and drinks. Avoid substances. Exercise. Use relaxation techniques.
What is stress management?
300
Students do not pay for counseling at UHV.
What is free services?
300
75% of lifetime cases of mental health conditions begin by this age.
What is 24?
300
Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3-5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.
What is "People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable"?
300
Can lead to heart attack and strokes. Impairs sexual function in men and women. Increased sense of energy and alertness. Irritability, paranoia, restlessness, and anxiety.
What is cocaine?
300
Friends, peers, RAs, family, professors, staff.
What is social supports?
400
By calling 361-570-4135 or stopping by in person.
How do you set up an appointment?
400
The number one reason students do not seek help.
What is fear of stigma?
400
People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees. Employers report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure similar to or greater than other employees.
What is "People with mental health needs can't tolerate the stress of holding down a job"?
400
Rapid heartbeat. Increased blood pressure. Rapid, shallow breathing. Block the release of insulin. Increase your basal metabolic rate slightly. Increase the level of the "bad" cholesterol, LDL. Increased risk of cancer.
What is tobacco/nicotine?
400
Setting boundaries. Being assertive. Communication skills. Dealing with conflict.
What are relationship skills?
500
Individual, couples and group counseling. Crisis services. Presentations and outreach. Consultations with students, faculty and staff.
What are the types of services offered?
500
The 3rd leading cause of death on college campuses.
What is suicide?
500
Only 38% of adults with diagnosable mental health problems and less than 20% of children and adolescents receive needed treatment. Friends and family can be important influences to help someone get the treatment and services they need.
What is "I can't do anything for a person with a mental health problem"?
500
Can cause insomnia, nervousness and restlessness, stomach irritation, nausea and vomiting, increased heart rate and respiration. Larger doses might cause headache, anxiety, agitation, chest pain, and ringing in the ears.
What is caffeine?
500
Career Services. Student Success Center. Library. Counseling Center. Student Affairs. Student Life & Services. Academic advisors. Financial Aid. Student Records. Bursar.