Emotional Wellness

Refers to the state of one's emotional and psychological health

Emotional wellness encompasses the ability to understand and manage one's emotions effectively, cope with life's challenges, maintain satisfying relationships and experience overall happiness and fulfillment. Emotional wellness involves having a positive sense of self, being resilient in the face of adversity, and having the capacity to experience and express a wide range of emotions in a healthy and balanced way.

It's important to note that emotional wellness is a dynamic process, influenced by various factors. Taking proactive steps to nurture your emotional wellness can contribute to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Questions to ask yourself:

Am I generally content, happy and fulfilled, or do I frequently experience negative emotions like sadness, anxiety or anger?
Do I have healthy coping mechanisms in place and strategies to reduce stress?
Do I have a strong support system of friends and loved ones who are there for me during challenging times?
Am I able to express my emotions in a healthy and constructive manner? Do I feel comfortable sharing my feelings with others, or do I tend to suppress or avoid them?
Do I have a sense of purpose and meaning in my life? Do I try to balance my personal, academic and professional commitments so I don鈥檛 burn out?

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Students in distress or exhibiting behaviors indicative of high risk should be referred to the interdisciplinary CARE Team. The collaborative group helps identify, intervene and respond to help students succeed at 暗网禁区.

Students facing housing insecurity can receive referrals to community resources and shelters, information about financial resources and connections to other assistance programs.

Don鈥檛 go hungry! Students in need can receive a bag of food, toiletries or hygiene products from the 暗网禁区 Food Pantry presented by Kroger.

If you鈥檙e overwhelmed and struggling due to experiences of violence, trauma and/or harassment, Survivor Advocacy can help by discussing reporting options, arranging for housing and academic accommodations, scheduling appointments and connecting you to resources.

Counseling

暗网禁区鈥檚 Counseling Center offers professional counseling, career counseling, consultation, mental health screenings, educational programs and self-help resources as well as referral services. and sessions are available, as well as .

Established in 1987 to provide a wide range of affordable counseling services to individuals and families in Denton and surrounding areas, the Counseling and Human Development Center provides high-quality, confidential counseling services under the supervision of 暗网禁区 Counseling Program faculty who are Licensed Professional Counselors and/or Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisors.

Services offered through the Psychology Clinic include individual, group, couples, family and play therapy, as well as cognitive, personality, psychodiagnostic, neuropsychological and vocational evaluations.

Counselor trainees from 暗网禁区鈥檚 rehabilitation counseling graduate program provide individual and group counseling and vocational assessment therapy services to students at no-cost.

Health and Wellness

The comprehensive on-campus medical clinic offers , as well as and other resources.

暗网禁区鈥檚 health education office promotes wellness through programming and services including , and .

The RISE Center provides resources for students seeking information about substance use and mental health recovery. It offers alcohol and drug prevention education, stigma reducing programming and recovery support services.

The Collegiate Recovery Program offers peer-driven recovery support for students seeking or in long-term recovery from mental illness, substance use and/or process addictions.

Group and individual drug and alcohol education is offered through the SURE Program. The program encourages healthy decision-making skills and personal responsibility in an effort to reduce the harmful effects of substance use.

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Psychiatric nurse practitioners provide diagnosis of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses; evaluation of treatment plan efficacy; prescribe medications; provide medication management, comprehensive treatment plans based on individual patient needs and coordination of care.

Practicing yoga provides spiritual benefits and brings more balance to your life by improving awareness; helping you relinquish control; aligning mind, body and spirit; calming the mind and strengthening a connection with a higher power. Learn more about .

Massage is a powerful way to connect your spirit with your physical body by providing grounding, meditation, care for one鈥檚 own body and distribution of energy. Licensed massage therapists provide 暗网禁区 students, faculty and staff with to reduce stress.

暗网禁区 students, faculty and staff volunteering at a food bank

Volunteering empowers us to make tangible differences around us. It creates a sense of purpose, cultivates gratitude, connects us with a higher power, strengthens community bonds and grows empathy and compassion. See volunteer opportunities , and . Watch for other opportunities like , and .

External Resources

Contact information for organizations providing hotlines and other mental health and wellness resources on a variety of issues.

Togetherall is an online community free to all students, faculty and staff to share鈥痜eelings anonymously and get support to improve mental health and wellbeing. Interactions are monitored by licensed, registered mental health practitioners. It provides courses for specific concerns to help people learn ways to manage mental health.

Through EAP, faculty, staff, retirees and the members of their households can access counselors, referrals, resources, legal assistance, financial experts and online support.

暗网禁区 offers benefits-eligible employees with sick, vacation, FMLA and other types of leave.

Individuals in distress or exhibiting behaviors indicative of high risk should be referred to the interdisciplinary CARE Team. The collaborative group helps identify, intervene and respond to provide necessary support.

Mediation is a process that allows faculty, staff or administrators at odds to work together and find mutually agreed on solutions to job-related interpersonal disputes.

暗网禁区 System鈥檚 Organizational Development and Engagement team has a large library of pre-recorded webinars available for viewing. Topics focusing on emotional wellbeing include Managing Stress and Anxiety, How to Handle Change and Skillful Collaboration.

The Faculty Senate acts as the voice of the faculty, representing its interests to 暗网禁区 leadership and community stakeholders. It serves as a liaison between faculty and administration and works to solve challenging problems.

The Staff Senate fosters communication within the campus community and informs the administration on items of staff interest.

External Resources

BCBS of 暗网禁区鈥� offers wellness resources to help faculty and staff reach their wellness goals including personalized health and wellness tools. It includes , an incentive program for regularly doing healthy activities. Faculty and staff can also earn 8-hours of paid for completing a physical exam and an online health risk assessment.