At Utah Valley University, your well-being matters beyond your GPA. Taking care of yourself, your health, and your relationships is important, not just so you can focus on school, but also because you are important and you deserve support.
At Utah Valley University, your well-being matters beyond your GPA. Taking care of yourself, your health, and your relationships is important, not just so you can focus on school, but also because you are important and you deserve support. Sometimes, mental health struggles can make it hard to keep up at school, work, and honestly, everywhere.
UVU has resources and services across campus that support your overall health and well-being, from Wellness Programs and the UVU Food Pantry to Student Health Services and other mental health support. If you struggle with your mental health, you are not alone. We’ll look at the different programs available at UVU to support you in different parts of your mental health and broader well-being.
Are you currently in crisis? If you are thinking of harming yourself or others, seek out immediate support.
All UVU students are encouraged to join TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being platform built for college students. Services include counseling sessions, health coaching, digital self-care resources, and more. TimelyCare is available 24/7, is completely free, and students do not need insurance to access services.
To request access, send an email to [email protected] with your student email and UVID.
The UVU Thrive initiative helps students find mental health support and start conversations about college and mental health. As we build a campus community that prioritizes belonging and support, we help Wolverines find the support you need to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
When mental health struggles start, they can be hard to notice or talk about. You might not have the words to describe how you’re doing beyond just feeling a little “off.” Or you might know you’re having a hard time but not see how much you’re struggling until you step back and look at the whole picture, not just your grades.
UVU Thrive has resource lists and suggestions for three different stages of mental health struggles, like a traffic stoplight. Help looks and feels different for everyone, and it depends on whether you’re just starting to fall behind or have been in a dark place for a long time. If one of these phrases sounds like where you are right now, visit the UVU Thrive website for more ideas and resources to support you.
Everyone can have hard days or tough moments, like a stressful week of midterms or a conflict with friends or roommates. But when those days turn into weeks or months of struggling to concentrate and feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to make changes that will help you find balance and feel more like yourself again.
Taking care of yourself at this stage might look like spending time with friends, meeting your basic needs, or creating routines that help you focus on school and work. Reach out to your support systems, take a break, and ask for help when you need it.
Try joining a club to make new friends or learning more about your physical health with Wellness Programs. (Again, this isn’t a complete list — there are so many ways to get involved at UVU!)
Sometimes, no matter what you try, you might still feel overwhelmed and burnt out. It might feel like there’s no point in trying something new or asking for help, and you might not have the energy or motivation to. If you’ve stopped going to class and doing coursework and have started to disconnect from friends and family, it might be time to ask for support.
Now is the time to make an appointment with a counselor or therapist, or to call your mental health provider if you already have one. Mental Health Services offers low-cost therapy for students enrolled in nine or more credits and free group therapy sessions for all students. Student Health Services also has medical and psychiatric services to help you find the help you need.
If you’ve been in that overwhelmed place for a long time, it can feel like things will never get better. Seek immediate support if you are at your breaking point and are considering harming yourself or others.
Student Health Services has crisis therapists available during business hours who can offer urgent crisis support. 24/7 options include calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, dialing 911, or going to an emergency room.
Remember that you are not alone. These programs exist to help you, and you are not a burden. You deserve support, and there are people here to help you.
