Resources
What health resource should the student in our scenario reach out to?
This student should reach out to ASU Health Services.
Our student is overcome with negative thoughts and so it's hard to keep motivated. What is a good strategy for them to keep a good mindset?
They should stay positive and do beneficial things like think of the good times and doing things that make them happy.
Our student feels like it might be a good idea to get physical exercise, what resource should they go to?
The Sun Devil Fitness Complex or their website is the best place to go to for this situation.
Who should the student in our scenario or anyone go to if they wanted to open up about their struggles with school or life?
If anyone wants to open up, they should go to someone they feel comfortable with, such as supervisors, friends, or Health professionals.
The best way to reach them is to schedule an appointment or message your provider through My Health Portal. You can also contact them at 480-965-3349 during office hours, and for emergencies, call 911.
What are other good things to do if you want to start managing your time with scheduling?
Setting goals, making a detailed schedule, and journaling your days are good ways to start managing your time with scheduling.
Our student is facing severe anxiety and depression, which could lead to suicidal ideations or thoughts. What should the student do if this is the case?
Contact a suicide hotline, ASU resources, reach out to a parent, or seek a friend.
What is a good free app that helps with Mental Health?
The app hm is a meditation app with the world's most extensive FREE library of guided meditations.
Our student is stressed out because she is, two weeks into an online session C class, and she realizes that she has yet to learn or review any of the materials; what strategy would be helpful in this scenario?
In this scenario, planning and creating a schedule would be a valuable strategy to plan out time to spend learning and studying.
Somehow, the academic probation still isn't enough motivation for our student to go to class, and her grades are dropping. As a friend, what might you do to assist this student in putting more effort into school?
A good thing you could do as a friend might be to make plans to go on a study date or work on school together.
Who should our student contact for help with their academics?
The student should contact their teacher or advisor for assistance with academics, or a friend who is in the same class.
You notice your close friend slowly starting to stay in more and is texting you less, and they're constantly missing class and never turning in homework. What could you do to help your friend get back on track?
A good thing to do would be to contact and check up on your friend and see what might be going on in their life. Words of encouragement never hurt, whether it's about school or seeking help.
Our student recently failed a test and it tanked their grade. She feels that the world might end because she's already on academic probation. What should she do?
She should send an email regarding her concern and schedule an appointment with the teacher during office hours. The first session is always the scariest, but it becomes easier with more visits to office hours.