{"id":171450,"date":"2023-01-13T15:38:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T01:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=171450"},"modified":"2023-01-18T10:24:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T20:24:56","slug":"free-mental-health-services-manoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2023\/01\/13\/free-mental-health-services-manoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Free mental health services for UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa students, staff"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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As spring is a time for renewal and change, University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa students may feel excited and nervous about transitioning into a new semester. Amidst the demands of school, work, family, social life and extracurriculars, students may wonder where to go if they find themselves needing support for mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Free mental health resources are available for UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa students at the Counseling and Student Development Center<\/a> (CSDC<\/abbr>) on the M\u0101noa campus. CSDC<\/abbr> provides brief solution-focused individual, couples, group and career counseling in which students can meet with a mental health professional through Zoom. The CSDC<\/abbr> also had crisis counselors available during our business hours (Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–3:30pm) to assist students needing immediate mental health support.<\/p>\n

Students who are currently enrolled at UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa and located within the state of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> are eligible for services. Students outside of the state are eligible to utilize the CSDC<\/abbr>\u2019s online self-help resources or attend CSDC<\/abbr>-sponsored educational events, as well as contact the CSDC<\/abbr> for help connecting with mental health resources in their area. Interested students should call (808) 956-7927 to complete a brief initial telephone appointment with a CSDC<\/abbr> counselor who can connect them with the most appropriate service.<\/p>\n

A range of services<\/h2>\n

This year, all UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa students also have access to Therapy Assistance Online (TAO<\/abbr>)<\/a>, a suite of online educational programs with engaging videos, animations, and interactive activities that use evidence-based content to address common mental health-related concerns. Students have completely anonymous, free access to TAO<\/abbr><\/a> throughout the year using their UH<\/abbr> email address.<\/p>\n

Group therapy is also available<\/a>, with groups focused on a variety of issues, such as coping with grief or loss, building healthy relationships, and exploring personal identity. Groups that are currently being offered are listed on the CSDC<\/abbr> website<\/a>. Interested students should contact the center to complete a brief telephone screening appointment with a CSDC<\/abbr> counselor to ensure group therapy is appropriate.<\/p>\n

In addition, the CSDC<\/abbr>\u2019s Testing Office<\/a> serves as a testing site for various educational examinations and certifications, including the GRE<\/abbr> (General and Subject), Praxis, TOEFL<\/abbr>, MAT<\/abbr>, CLEP<\/abbr> and Meazure Learning testing programs, and offers individual proctoring for non-UH<\/abbr> system distance learning courses. Any inquiries regarding test availability, scheduling, fees and more may be directed to the Testing Office at (808) 956-3454 or uhmtest@hawaii.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Not just for students<\/h2>\n

For faculty, staff and academic programs, CSDC<\/abbr> offers training opportunities as well as clinical and program consultation regarding student mental health. UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa faculty and staff are encouraged to contact CSDC<\/abbr> about how to refer students to appropriate resources, or to arrange topical training for their departments<\/a>. The CSDC<\/abbr> also offers all UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa faculty, staff and students with free access to Kognito<\/a>, an online training program<\/a> that teaches skills for communicating with others about mental health concerns and motivating them to seek help when needed.<\/p>\n

“It is so important to care for yourself while pursuing an education, which includes connecting with appropriate support when needed.” said CSDC<\/abbr> Psychologist Alexander Khaddouma<\/strong>. “We welcome any student to connect with us if they have concerns about their mental health, or want to learn more about resources to help them succeed along their academic journey.”<\/p>\n

CSDC<\/abbr> is available for urgent individual crisis and walk-in appointments (with adjustments to accommodate physical distancing), brief solution-focused counseling via Zoom and telephone consultations. The center requests that students who are interested in attending a crisis appointment to call the CSDC<\/abbr> to speak with a crisis counselor. Staff will help arrange appropriate services. If students are not able to connect with counseling services through CSDC<\/abbr>, counselors can assist with referrals to outside resources, including for students living outside of the state of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Faculty and staff can contact the UH<\/abbr> Employee Assistance Program<\/a> for counseling services through Employee Assistance of the Pacific.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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