Freshmen Mental Health Resources

Freshmen Mental Health Resources

1. Don't neglect the basic three: eat healthy, sleep, and exercise. Most college freshmen forget one or more of these every day!http://www.healthyminds.org/collegementalhealth_new.cfm
   
   
2. Utilize the Center for Counseling Services. They are staffed by Ph.D. trained specialists to help you navigate the rocky moments your first year. http://www.rmc.edu/offices/counseling.aspx
   
   
3. Use other resources on campus. Did you know that you can consult with a dietician at Estes?  http://www.dineoncampus.com/rmc/
   
   
4. Don't let the stress of academics become such a focus that you neglect your internal voice telling you to slow down or calm down. Get help at the HAC!http://www.rmc.edu/offices/higgins-academic-center.aspx
   
   
5. How stressed are you right now? Take an informal stress test online, and see other resources: http://suicideandmentalhealthassociationinternational.org/stresstest.html
   
   
6. Take advantage of online resources! For example:
   http://chronicle.com/daily/2008/09/4724n.htm
   
   
7. A guide for students who want to seek help for mental illness or emotional distress:
   http://www.bazelon.org/l21/YourMind-YourRights.pdf
   
   

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