Emotional and Mental Health Resources

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Emotional and mental health are essential to having a happy and successful career at Humboldt. Knowing, accepting and loving yourself is fundamental. The following are resources to help you learn and care for yourself.  There is also a wealth of information on these topics and many others on the Counseling and Psychological Services website. 

Providers at Humboldt's Student Health and Counseling can assess and treat emotional/mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. We promote healthy lifestyles, self-care, and coping skills. Our medical professionals can prescribe and manage medications if needed. We also encourage students to seek counseling services on or off campus.

Please note that we are not able to provide services for diagnosing or treating Attention Deficit Disorder.

We have a Psychiatrist who is available on a limited consultation basis by referral from the Student Health and Counseling medical and mental health providers.

Happiness, Inspirational Videos

 

 

Books:
Practicing the Power of Now Practicing the Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle

Anxiety & Phobia workbook The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

 

Free Guided Meditations: 

Relaxing Guided Meditation on Overcoming Anxiety    
A calming meditation with a focus on being in the present moment through breath.

Guided Visual Meditation on Anxiety Relief
A guided visualization that takes you through an experience of releasing your anxiety.

Spoken Affirmations for Panic Attacks
Tools to help you when having a panic attack.

 

Useful Apps for Anxiety:

Breathe2RelaxBreathe2Relax

PTSD CoachPTSD Coach

MindshiftMindshift

Buddhify - Mindfulness to goBuddhify - Mindfulness to go

Stop Breathe & ThinkStop, Breathe, & Think

HeadspaceHeadspace

 

Depression 

How to Control Your Thoughts

Things to know about antidepressants 

Books:
Hardwiring HappinessHardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence

The Mindful Way through DepressionThe Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness

Article:
“Feeling Overwhelmed?  Remember “Rain” article by Tara Brach

 

Useful Apps for Depression:

Smiling MindSmiling Mind

DBTDBT Self-help

MY3MY3

HeadspaceHeadspace

Stop Breathe & ThinkStop, Breathe, & Think

 

Insomnia


The Sleep Foundation

Useful Apps for Insomnia

Relax melodiesRelax Melodies: Sleep & YogaRelax RainRelax Rain – Nature Sounds

 

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