Emotional Health
The Student Wellness Center promotes self-care and stress management practices to UT Dallas students. Stress in college and everyday life is common and can be managed through regular self-care practices, quality sleep behaviors and stress management strategies.
The Student Wellness Center offers one-on-one consultations regarding stress-management, self-care and sleep. The center also provides classroom presentations and large campus events related to sleep and stress management throughout the academic year.
Stressbusters: A series of events sponsored by the Student Wellness Center aimed at relieving anxiety
UT Dallas Student Health Services
- Student Health Center
- Student Counseling Center
- Center for Students in Recovery
- University Recreation
- AccessAbility Resource Center
Schedule a one-on-one consultation or a group presentation on emotional health issues with a health educator.
Programs and Events
- Bullet journaling
- Stressbusters
- Suicide Prevention Week
- Be Real Workshops
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of Darkness Campus Walk
Comet Calendar: Student Wellness Center Events.
Presentations and Trainings
Suicide Prevention Training Part I 60 Minutes
Learning Objectives
- Develop a better understanding of mental health statistics and suicide rates among college students, including the UT Dallas population.
- Identify the behavioral, situational and verbal signs that could indicate that someone may be having thoughts of suicide.
- Learn how to properly question someone about their possible suicidal intentions, mental health struggles and/or other basic needs.
- Be able to identify on- and off-campus resources that can be utilized by UT Dallas students, staff, and faculty, and community members.
Suicide Prevention Training Part II 60-90 Minutes
Learning Objectives
- Develop communication and conflict resolution skills that can be utilized during difficult conversations.
- Review real-life scenarios and participate in role-playing exercises with fellow participants.
- Review supportive resources and clarify reporting processes on and off campus.
- Participants will receive guided support for situations that may occur within their roles.
Note Participants must first complete Suicide Prevention Training Part I.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Certificate Program
120 Minutes
Learning Objectives
- Develop a better understanding of mental health statistics and suicide rates among college students, including the UT Dallas population.
- Identify the behavioral, situational and verbal signs that could indicate that someone may be having thoughts of suicide.
- Learn how to properly question someone about their possible suicidal intentions, mental health struggles and/or other basic needs.
- Be able to identify on- and off-campus resources that can be utilized by UT Dallas students, staff, and faculty, and community members.
Stress Management
60 Minutes
Learning Objectives
- Identify various levels of stress and the associated physical and emotional health impacts of each level.
- Determine self-care activities and other stress management strategies that will help manage stress and prevent high-impact health consequences.
- Identify supportive resources related to academic, emotional health and basic needs.
- Review real-life scenarios and participate in role-playing exercises with fellow participants.
- Participants will receive guided support for situations that may occur within their roles.
Helpful Resources
- Grant Halliburton Foundation – Connects individuals with mental health resources and promotes better mental health among North Texans.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – National and local suicide prevention resources and services.
- The Trevor Project – Mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Veteran Affairs – Mental health support and resources for the military and veteran populations.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas – Mental health support and resources.
