General Mental Health

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected.

Free Online Mental Health Assessment: An anonymous screening tool for a variety of mental health concerns, including a wide range of screening as well as more specific ones.

Mental Health is Health: “Mental Health is Health” is an MTV Entertainment Group initiative rooted in the reality that we all have mental health and need to take care of it like we do our physical health. The initiative aims to normalize conversations on mental health, create a connection to resources, and inspire action on mental health.

HeyPeers Virtual Support Groups: Their mission is to help more people improve their lives by leveraging innovative technology and evidence-based peer support programs.

The Ekmans' Atlas of Emotions: An interactive tool that builds your vocabulary of emotions and illuminates your emotional world.

Deep Breathing Exercise: A relaxation technique performed by purposefully taking slow, deep breaths. When practiced regularly, deep breathing provides both immediate and long-term relief from stress and anxiety.

Grounding Techniques: Grounding techniques help control symptoms of anxiety by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment.

Spotify Playlist for Mental Health: These suggested playlists supplied through Spotify include songs of hope and self-love.

Why Both Physical and Mental Health Matter (VIDEO): A clear distinction is often made between “mind” and “body” – but mental health and physical health should not be thought of as separate. Learn more about the link between physical health and mental health.

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University of Maryland, Baltimore

Student Counseling Center

SCC Operational Changes

The SCC provides virtual and in-person services Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. On Wednesdays all services are virtual. If you would like service on Wednesdays, please call (410) 328-8404 and speak with the Executive Administrative Assistant.

As of Friday, May 19, 2023 the UMB Student Counseling Center does not require students or guests to wear a face masks or coverings while in the center or during sessions. However, students can request their clinician wear a mask while receiving services.

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