Student Handbook

performance in school. Some of these issues include anxiety and fear, depression, low self - esteem, interpersonal problems, and habit control problems (e.g. overeating, alcohol, and other drug abuse). It is common for those engaged in graduate studies to experience the need for support, feedback, and guidance in managing the burdens of academic goals, coping with stress, and in creating and maintaining meaningful relationships in their lives. We know that seeking support of any kind can often be a challenge, and we encourage you to contact the Counseling and Wellness Service if you have any questions, would like to discuss if counseling is right for you, or to set up an initial meeting by emailing MentalHealth@sunyopt.edu • Initial evaluation and screening: The first few sessions are devoted to assessing the nature of your concerns and to determining the best method of addressing them. • On-site individual counseling: Short term counseling lasting from 8–12 weeks is provided for specific and situational problems. The length of counseling is determined by the clinician. • Education services: Seminars, lectures, guest speakers, films and videos on topics in mental health are occasionally offered to provide information and encourage prevention of emotional problems. • Referrals: Some concerns are best addressed through a referral to an outside provider. Some examples of these are long term psychotherapy, psychiatric follow-up with medication, and marital and couples therapy. Talk Campus Talk Campus is an app-based, anonymous platform that provides students with confidential space to connect with students from around the world. Participants can post in search of support as well as provide support to others 24/7/365. Information about different mental health topics is available as well. Additionally, participating students can access the 24/7/365 clinical helpline where they will be connected to an expert who can help solve problems at any time of the day or night. https://www.talkcampus.com/sign-up SUNY Student Tele-Counseling/Psychiatry The SUNY Student Tele-Counseling network provides free tele-counseling services for all our students through the SUNY Upstate Medical Department of Psychiatry. This service provides students with access to high-quality mental health services that can be accessed at your convenience. The tele-counseling services include diagnostic assessment, tele-counseling, and tele-psychiatry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also available. However, please note that To accommodate the varied needs of students, we provide the following services:

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