Emotional Well-Being

Managing your emotions in healthy and constructive ways to cope with life’s challenges.

Identify the things that make you happy and make time for them.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help and support from others when needed.
Schedule time to connect with your family and friends from home.
Try new coping strategies for stress and anxiety, such as breathing or mindfulness exercises.

Resources

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University Counseling Center
- Emergency services are available 24/7, including on-call counseling (305-284-5511, option 2 if after hours)
- Schedule an individual or group therapy session with a counselor, including psychiatric services
- Get help managing stressful life events, including the COVID-19 pandemic
- Review self-help resources for a variety of common topics
- Become certified to help friends and loved ones experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis with Mental Health First Aid or QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Training
Dean of Students Office

Case management services are available to help all students navigate challenges while at the University of Miami including challenges related to mental health, physical health, social adjustment, and other issues.
Canes Care for Canes

Canes Care for Canes is a call to our community to look out and stand up for one another. By aiming to achieve a campus community where all Canes respect and support each other, every member of our community will know that they belong.

If you know a fellow Cane in need, take action now by submitting your concern—anonymously if you choose—to get them the help and support they need to be successful.

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Counseling Center Referral Service

The University of Miami Counseling Center's online database allows students, faculty, and staff to search for mental health providers in the community.

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WellTrack

WellTrack is an online self-directed therapy experience for managing depression and anxiety that can be used as a self-help tool or in combination with counseling.
Kognito

Kognito is an interactive virtual simulation to help you identify and respond to a friend or student who may be in distress.
Mental Health Screening Program

This free and anonymous mental health screening program is provided to all current students of the University of Miami to can find out in a few minutes whether or not professional consultation would be helpful.
ReactOnline

The Counseling Center at Loyola University Maryland created an interactive video to help students cope in healthy ways after a distressing event (trauma, assault, or loss).

Note: Resources mentioned in this toolkit are for Loyola University students. Please refer to the University of Miami Counseling Center website for more information.
PsychHub Video Library

PsychHub offers an extensive video library, providing evidence-based education on mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention.
Emotional Wellness Toolkit

Review the National Institutes of Health's Emotional Wellness Toolkit.