Composition & Literary Studies

Curated resources including articles, podcasts, and self-care tips to support the mental well-being of faculty members.
 
When Helping Students Hurts: Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) from SRI Education

• https://studentbehaviorblog.org/when-helping-students-hurts-secondary-traumatic-stress-sts-2/

50 Resources to Support the Mental Health of Teachers and School Staff from teach.com

• https://teach.com/resources/mental-health-resources-teachers-school-staff/

Teachers Protecting Your Mental Health from Mental Health America

• https://mhanational.org/teachers-protecting-your-mental-health

Self Care for Educators podcast with Dr. Tina H. Boogren

• https://www.selfcareforeducators.com/

Self Care Tips for Teachers from UNICEF

• https://www.unicef.org/learning-crisis/self-care-tips-for-teachers

Self-care for teachers

5 strategies to prevent compassion fatigue from University of Massachusetts Global

• https://www.umassglobal.edu/news-and-events/blog/self-care-for-teachers

A collection of resources including guides, articles, support groups, and self-care tips to support the mental health and well-being of college students.
 
The JED Foundation: non-profit organization that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults in the United States. https://jedfoundation.org/

• How to Tell Someone You Are Thinking About Suicide
  https://jedfoundation.org/resource/how-to-tell-someone-youre-thinking-about-suicide/
• Create a Plan to Take Care of Your Mental Health
  https://jedfoundation.org/resource/create-a-plan-to-take-care-of-your-mental-health/
• How and When to Help a Friend Reach Out for Support
  https://jedfoundation.org/resource/how-and-when-to-help-a-friend-reach-out-for-support/
• Self Care for College Students
  https://jedfoundation.org/resource/self-care-for-college-students/

Pathlight Mental Health Support Group for College Students

• https://www.pathlightbh.com/support-group/mental-health-college-students

The College Student’s Guide to Stress Management from Purdue Global

• https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/college-students-guide-to-stress-management-infographic/

Seven Self-care Tips for College Students from MHFA

• https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2022/08/seven-self-care-tips-for-college-students/

Self-care for college students

Learn how to prioritize your wellness from University of Massachusetts Global

• https://www.umassglobal.edu/news-and-events/blog/self-care-for-college-students

Active Minds

Active Minds is a student organization dedicated to promoting mental well-being, fostering a sense of community, and providing a safe and empathetic space for individuals to share their experiences, seek support, and access resources to enhance their mental health journey.

• https://austincc.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/activeminds

A directory of affordable counseling services in Austin and comprehensive resources from national mental health organizations dedicated to supporting mental health needs.
 

Affordable Counseling in Austin

A comprehensive guide to affordable sliding scale therapy and mental health services available in the Austin area for individuals experiencing low income. No insurance required.

• http://www.austinfamilyinstitute.org/

The Mental Wellness Network Directory of low cost/free mental health service providers.

• https://thementalwellnessnetwork.org/what-we-do/directory-of-mental-health-service-providers/ 

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

• https://www.nami.org/home

NAMI Central Texas

• https://namicentraltx.org/

National Institute on Mental Health

• https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help 

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.

• https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support 

Anxiety & Depression Association of America ADAA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and education.

• https://adaa.org/find-help 

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is the leading national organization focusing on mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.

• https://www.dbsalliance.org/ 

MHA (Mental Health America)

Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention.

• https://www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy

“Teaching: Could a Few Emails from You Boost Student Success?”

(from The Chronicle of Higher Education)

• https://www.chronicle.com/newsletter/teaching/ 

“4 Ways Faculty Can Be Allies for College Student Mental Health”

(from the Association of College and University Educators)

• https://acue.org/4-ways-faculty-can-be-allies-for-college-student-mental-health

“19 Mental Health Exercises & Interventions for Wellbeing”

(from PositivePsychology.com)

• https://positivepsychology.com/mental-health-exercises-interventions

“Addressing Mental Health in the Classroom”

(from Harvard Business Publishing)

• https://hbsp.harvard.edu/inspiring-minds/addressing-mental-health-in-the-classroom

The Knowledge Center at The Steve Fund

The nation’s leading organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color, containing a wealth of resources to help faculty understand and support students struggling with mental health.

• https://stevefund.org/resources/knowledge-center/

“Faculty Guide to Supporting Student Mental Health”

(from The Jed Foundation)

• https://jedfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JED-Higher-Education-Faculty-Guide-1.pdf

Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education

• http://udloncampus.cast.org/page/udl_about

CLS’s Inclusive and Respectful Language Starter Guide

• https://drive.google.com/file/ 

Faculty Support of Student Health and Well-Being from TimelyCare

• https://timelycare.com/blog/faculty-support-of-student-health-and-well-being/

Information from UT-Austin on Promoting Well-Being in Learning Environments

• https://cmhc.utexas.edu/wellbeing/wholestudent.html 

Mental Health in the College Classroom: Best Practices for Instructors

Coleman, M. E. “Mental Health in the College Classroom: Best Practices for Instructors.” Teaching Sociology, 50(2), 168-182.

• https://doi.org/10.1177/0092055X221080433.

Three Strategies that Support Student Well-Being and Mental Health

(from Faculty Focus)

• https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/equality-inclusion-and-diversity/three-strategies-that-support-student-well-being-and-mental-health/ 

Creating a Culture of Caring

Practical Approaches for College and University Faculty to Support Student Wellbeing and Mental Health (from Active Minds)

• https://www.activeminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Faculty-Resource_Creating-a-Culture-of-Caring.pdf

Identifying and Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Online Students in Higher Education

Barr, Bonny. “Identifying and Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Online Students in Higher Education.” Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, Volume XVII, Number II, University of West Georgia, Distance Education Center, Summer 2014, https://ojdla.com/archive/summer172/barr172.pdf.

• https://ojdla.com/archive/summer172/barr172.pdf

Creating Conditions for Well-being in Learning Environments from Simon Fraser University

• https://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/healthycampuscommunity/WLE-Tools/WLE-Printouts_v5.pdf 

Education for Mental Health Toolkit (from Advance HE)

• https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/teaching-and-learning/curricula-development/education-mental-health-toolkit 

Access to professional development resources and upcoming events aimed at enhancing skills, fostering collaboration, and supporting well-being.
 
Mental Health First Aid

• https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

Positive Psychology with Dr. Martin Seligman

• https://www.coursera.org/learn/positive-psychology-visionary-science

Suicide Prevention with Dr. Alexis May

• https://www.coursera.org/learn/suicide-prevention 

Workday: Apps: Learning: Topics: Wellness

• https://www.myworkday.com/austincc/d/home.html

Center for Peace and Conflict Studies: Events

• https://liberalarts.austincc.edu/center-peace-conflict-studies/events/

NAMI Navigating a Mental Health Crisis

• https://namicentraltx.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Navigating-A-Mental-Health-Crisis.pdf

NAMI 911 Checklist

• https://namicentraltx.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/911call.pdf

NAMI Suicide Assessment Card

• https://namicentraltx.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SuicidePreventionQuestions1.pdf

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Information on warning signs, support, and resources

• https://afsp.org/learn-the-facts/afsp.org

NIMH Tips for Talking with a Health Care Provider about Your Mental Health

• https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/tips-for-talking-with-your-health-care-provider

NIMH Brochures and Fact Sheets

• https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications

Active Minds: SIgns & Symptoms

• https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/signs-and-symptoms

Active Minds: What Really Happens When You Reach Out to Crisis Lines?

• https://www.activeminds.org/blog/what-really-happens-when-you-reach-out-to-crisis-lines/

University of Maryland’s 8 Dimensions of Wellness

• https://umwellness.wordpress.com/8-dimensions-of-wellness/ 

College Mental Health Toolkit

Facts, Tips, and Resources for Students

• https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/college-mental-health-toolkit/

The Mental Health Coalition’s Roadmap to Self Care

• MHC_LifeToGo_RoadmapToSelfCare.pdf

Digital Shareables on Suicide Prevention (NIMH)

  Shareable Resources on Suicide Prevention