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April 5, 2021 Student Counseling Services
Letter of solidarity to UTHealth students from the Student Counseling Services team in light of the recent mass shooting and increase in hate crimes against Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific-Islander communities.
April 2, 2021 Asia McCleary-Gaddy, PhD
Intersectional stigma is defined as the merging of multiple stigmatized identities within a person and to address their joint effects on health.
March 18, 2021 Cherilynn Shadding, PhD
My professional theme of “Thrive 2020” turned to “Survive 2020” as my humanness and blackness was challenged. How do we effectively use what’s left without being consumed?
March 4, 2021 Dustin Peterson
Many people believe leadership is a role, position, or title -- something to aspire to “one day.” In reality, leadership is a process, an approach, or a way of being. Check out this short 3-minute video for ideas for how you can lead today!
February 9, 2021 Asia McCleary-Gaddy, Ph.D. & Melinda Yates, Ph.D.
The “imposter syndrome” is one form of inaccurate self-assessment that distresses those who, “despite their earned degrees, scholastic honors, high achievement on standardized tests, and professional recognition … do not experience an internal sense of success.” Researchers have outlined a few ways to combat this.
January 15, 2021 Jennifer Bahrman, Ph.D.
2020 was plagued with many challenges and we enter 2021 with hope for a new and better year. However, many of the 2020 stressors remain and along with the “winter blues” that many individuals experience during the winter months, we may still be struggling. Five integral self-care techniques are discussed for starting off the new year strong.
November 13, 2020 Student Counseling Services
Mental Illness Awareness Week runs from October 4-10, 2020 and coincides with World Mental Health Day on October 10th.
November 13, 2020 Student Counseling Services
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month. Resources are available!
November 13, 2020 Student Counseling Services
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Student Counseling Services is committed to providing culturally-sensitive services to the UTHealth community.
November 12, 2020 Student Counseling Services
The UTHealth Student Counseling Services team serves currently enrolled students at UTHealth’s six schools by offering comprehensive and confidential mental health services. Meet our Student Counseling Services Team!