The Counseling Staff at DHS is here to support you. If you are having a difficult time coping with your mental health, please reach out to an adult you trust, a DHS staff member, or a mental health professional. Here are some tips for your mental health:
- Get 7-8 hours of sleep. When you sleep, your brain assists your body in healing itself from the stressors you encountered during the day
- Build a support network. Being able to reach out to others for help can mean the difference between giving up and reaching success. Your support network should include professors, friends, family members, resident advisors, your counselor, and anyone else you feel can help you rise above a problem.
- Get active. Sticking to an exercise routine, even if it is walking for thirty minutes each day, can elevate your mood. Exercise can also help you sleep better, have more energy during the day, and concentrate better on assignments and during tests.
- Eat a healthy diet. The healthier the food and drinks you consume, the better regulated your mood will be and the better your body will be able to release the chemicals that make you feel good.
- Check in with your counselor. Meeting with a counselor, allows you to learn stress management techniques, how to calm yourself before a test, and how to combat other issues you may be facing
Do you need to see a mental health clinician?
The Mental Health Referral process starts with completing the referral form. Mental Health Referral Form English: https://forms.gle/oHFumHZPVWnWxanh7 Mental Health Referral Form Spanish: https://forms.gle/EptrVMcSjQLvFfbeA |
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