Taking care of your mental health is not so different from taking care of your physical health. To take care of our bodies in the typical physical sense we must eat to create energy and fuel our activities. Our mental health must also be fueled by self care and self love. If we aren't getting enough fuel it can be difficult to function in academically, socially, and emotionally. No one deserves to deal with poor mental health, so if you are struggling, please reach out.
Here's a short but comprehensive list of the resources available to you as a student at the University of Minnesota. This list is being constantly updated and may not be exhaustive. Please feel free to reach out to us if you know of a resource that is not listed here but is helpful and available to any UMN student.
Therapy and Counseling
An online resource to help students with stress, depression, social anxiety, and insomnia. Use code UMN for access.
A great option for students that are okay with therapy being billed through their health insurance. Options include individual counseling, couples counseling, urgent consultation, group therapy, academic counseling, study skill support, chemical health, and medication assessment.
A therapy option for students that don't want therapy to be billed through their health insurance. Free to students. Options include personal counseling, career counseling, academic counseling, study skill support, and crisis consultation.
Crisis Help
Mental Health Crisis Help Line
Speak to someone when you wish to talk but are not in a dangerous situation. Text UMN to 61222 or call 612-301-4673.
Alcohol and Drug Misuse
A comprehensive and confidential assessment to increase student's awareness into their chemical health decisions
Confidential exploration of student's chemical health and identify problem areas to increase insight and awareness
Other Health Resources
Works with students with all types of disability conditions including physical and mental health to ensure equal learning and working opportunities.
A screening for mental health disorders provided so you can find out quickly if you would benefit from a professional consultation.
Members of this group educate students about stressors, stress management skills, and campus resources related to stress management through Stress Check Ins and other activities.
If these resources feel like too big of a first step for you to take, we understand. Reach out to your family, your friends, your academic advisor, or even us! You're welcome to contact us at @activemindsumn on Instagram, or email us at aminds@umn.edu and we can help you find resources that are a good fit for you. We are not therapists or counselors, just students like you. We know what you're going through. For more resources, refer to the UMN's mental health page here.