MICA students represent a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. At the SCC, clinicians work with students around these and any issues that impact their lives. Below is a list of resources related to the concerns students may be experiencing:
Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic • General Tips for Mental Health/Wellness • Stress Management • GRIEF •Depression and Anxiety • ADHD • Autism Spectrum Disorder • BIPOC Mental Health Resources • International Students • First Generation Students • Eating Disorders • LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Reources • Dating Violence and/or Sexual Assault • Trauma • TRIBAL RESOURCE TOOL • Wellness AppS
Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic:
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https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-to-cope-with-covid19-stress/
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https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/
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https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/coronavirus-how-to-stay-safe-on-your-travels/
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https://thewellnesssociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook.pdf
General Tips for Mental Health/Wellness:
Stress Management:
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https://www.verywellmind.com/college-life-how-to-reduce-stress-3145176
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https://www.everydayhealth.com/college-health/college-life-10-ways-to-reduce-stress.aspx
Grief:
Depression and Anxiety:
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https://adaa.org/ - Anxiety and Depression Association of America, information and resources
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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm
ADHD:
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MICA’s Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) - https://www.mica.edu/offices-divisions/accessibility-disability-services/
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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/adhd-attention-deficit-disorder-in-adults.htm
Autism Spectrum Disorder:
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MICA’s Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) - https://www.mica.edu/offices-divisions/accessibility-disability-services/
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online support group for adults with autism - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TOGETHER--A-P-A-R-T---Online-Discussion---Support-Groups-Week-of-8-10.html?soid=1129879370054&aid=PR2Bmko2jeE
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Towson University’s Hussman Center - https://www.towson.edu/iwb/centers/hussman/
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https://autismandhealth.org/?a=pt&p=detail&t=pt_aut&THEME&SIZE&s=aut_meet
BIPOC Mental Health Resources:
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Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will respond.
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MICA student groups -
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https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/mental/SSI_BIPOCMHResourceGuide.pdf
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https://therapyforblackgirls.com/2020/01/09/self-care-racial-injustice/
International Students:
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MICA resources - https://www.mica.edu/international-student-services/
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http://theinternationalstudentssurvivalguide.blogspot.com/?view=flipcard
First Generation Students:
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MICA resources - https://www.mica.edu/student-resources/first-generation-students/#:~:text=As%20a%20first%20generation%20college,you%20passionate%20in%20your%20art
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https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/resources/first-generation-college-students/
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https://study.com/articles/Essential_Advice_for_First_Generation_College_Students.html
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https://woc.aises.org/content/insider-tips-first-generation-college-students
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https://www.northeastern.edu/bachelors-completion/news/first-generation-college-students/
Eating Disorders:
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https://anad.org/ - information and list of support groups (virtual during Covid)
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https://www.sheppardpratt.org/the-center-for-eating-disorders-at-sheppard-pratt/
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources:
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MICA campus and local resources - https://www.mica.edu/student-organizations-extracurricular-activities/inclusion-diversity-initiatives/lgbtq-resources/
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http://www.pridecentermd.org/ - The Pride Center of Maryland
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Search for health/mental health care provider https://glmaimpak.networkats.com/members_online_new/members/dir_provider.asp
Dating violence and/or sexual assault:
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www.rainn.org - Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network
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www.mcasa.org - Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
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www.mnadv.org - Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
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House of Ruth Maryland - addresses domestic violence, located in Baltimore City, www.hruth.org, 410-889-7884 - 24 hr helpline
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TurnAround, Inc. - addresses sexual assault/abuse, human trafficking and domestic violence, offices in Baltimore City and County - www.turnaroundinc.org, 443-279-0379 - 24 hr helpline
Trauma:
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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm
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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/traumatic-stress.htm
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https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/January-2019/7-Tools-for-Managing-Traumatic-Stress
Tribal Resource Tool:
Wellness apps:
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Covid coach
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Calm Harm
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Breathe2Relax
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MoodTools–Depression Aid- targets depression
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MoodFit
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MoodMission