Online Mental Health Resources

The Student Counseling Center provides the following links for our JU community to use to gather information and resources about a variety of common concerns that college students face. While we aim to collect resources that are credible and evidence-based, we do not assume responsibility for the information provided on these sites. These resources are not intended as a substitute for counseling, but may help guide you in your understanding of common life experiences and learning about tools to address challenges. If you have questions about any of these topics, please contact the SCC or bring the material to your next session with your counselor. 


Coping Skill Cards

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Ideas for in-the-moment tools to manage difficult emotions.

JU Mindful Coping Skills Card

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Strategies to increase calm, focus, and clarity during times of distress.

Self-Care Check-In

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Energy and motivation to be your best self.


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Mental Health In College

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Learn about the current state of mental health on college campuses, and find in-depth information on many common concerns and diagnoses, how to access accommodations, and how to find support both on campus and in your community. 

College Mental Health Recommendations

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Recommendations for navigating college while experiencing mental health concerns.

Understanding Anxiety

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Brief articles about anxiety, its types, causes, and related topics.

Anxiety Disorders

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An overview of anxiety, its signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and therapies.

Ways to Reduce Stress

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Three simple breathing and mindfulness techniques.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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Practice this technique to help relax and relieve tension held in the body.

The HeartMath Experience Course

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Learn about biofeedback and mindfulness techniques (free for a limited time).

Medito Foundation mindfulness and meditation

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Free website and app for guided mindfulness and meditation.

Depression Basics

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A detailed guide about the various types of depression, its symptoms, treatment options, and resources.

Coping with Depression

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Practical tips and strategies for coping with depression and taking action to improve your wellness.

DBT Distress Tolerance Skills

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A skill guide to help you navigate times of emotional crisis.

Reflectly App

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A daily self-care journal.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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9-8-8 | Call or text this number to connect immediately with a trained crisis worker if you are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support.

Helping Yourself

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Resources and guidance for people experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Helping Someone Else

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Resources and guidance for understanding and supporting people experiencing thoughts of suicide.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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An organization providing support and hope for those affected by suicide.

25 Amazing Coping Skills Video

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Gain ideas for helpful coping skills to start practicing.

Self-Care Check In Card

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A checklist to help you assess your current state of self-care and gain ideas for new ways to take care of yourself. 

The Gottman Institute Blog

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An assortment of articles that provide wisdom and research about topics that can help support and strengthen marriages, families, and relationships.

One Love Helpful Tools

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An introduction to identifying healthy and unhealthy behavior in relationships.

The Easiest Way to Improve Your Relationship Video

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A short video about paying attention to your partner during small, everyday moments. 

Effective Communication

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A guide to understanding and engaging in effective communication with the people in your life.

Coping with a Breakup or Divorce

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A guide to coping with loss, taking care of yourself, and learning important lessons after a relationship ends.

Animated Empathy Video by Brene Brown

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A short animated video describing the best way to help ease someone's pain.

Supporting a Loved One Struggling with Mental Health

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Practical "Dos and Dont's" for supporting a loved one.

How to Talk (and Listen) to Someone Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts

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A guide for supporting someone experiencing suicidal ideation.

Supporting a Loved One Experiencing Abuse

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Learn how to support a loved one in an abusive relationship.

Helping a Friend with Addiction

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A guide for understanding and talking to a loved one about addiction.

Reducing Test Anxiety

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A guide to understanding and responding to test anxiety. 

10 Ways to Manage Test Anxiety

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Strategies to help tame anxiety during tests, quizzes and exams.

JU Study Tips

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Five strategies to boost your study sessions.

Studying 101

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Discover effective study strategies to study smarter, not harder.

How to Stop Procrastinating

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A guide to understanding and working through irrational delay.

Fix Your Sleep Hygiene

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Simple strategies to improve your sleep hygiene and get a quality night of sleep.

Sleep Health

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A collection of reources about all-things sleep.

The Student's Guide to Nutrition

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Helpful tips for fueling your body and your brain.

Understanding Eating Disorders in College

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Helpful tips for fueling your body and your brain.

Understanding Eating Disorders in College

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Helpful tips for fueling your body and your brain.

Project HEAL

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Organization providing resources for every person with an eating disorder to heal including meal support, clinical assessment, support groups, cash assistance, crisis line etc…

National Alliance for Eating Disorders

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Support for individuals and loved ones affected by eating disorders. Offers free weekly therapist-led support groups.

Free Food

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Resources for free food pantries, banks, and coupons throughout Jacksonville, FL.

National Coalition for Sexual Health

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Sexual Health Resources

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Education about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including statistics, coping, advocacy, and support. 

Pillow Talks Podcast

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Sex therapist and husband duo talking about all things sex!

Healthy Sex

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An online education resource guide to support healthy, love-based sexuality. 

Alcohol Rehab Help

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Information and resources about alcohol addiction and recovery.

What is Addiction?

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Learn about substance use, including opioids, marijuana, adderall, alcohol, meth, and cocaine.

The Trevor Project

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A collection of information and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and more.

Human Rights Campaign

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A collection of resources related to mental, physical, social, relational, occupational, and educational wellness for people who are LGBTQ+.

JASMYN

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A local organization creating a safe space, providing health and wholeness services, and offering youth development opportunities, while promoting equality and human rights.

PFLAG of Jacksonville

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 Support for parents, families, and allies of people who are LGBT+.

BEAM: Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective

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Organization dedicated to the healing and wellness of black and marginalized communities offering wellness tools, groups, trainings, resources and support.

Asians Do Therapy

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An online site working to reduce mental health stigma and increase counseling accessibility for people who are Asian.

Latinx Therapy

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A collection of online content about Latinx mental health topics, and book recommendations in Spanish and English.

Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community

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An overview of the effect of racism, common mental health concerns among Black people, and support in finding culturally-competent care.

Filling Our Cups

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Four ways people of color can foster mental health and practice restorative healing.