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 Covid 19 pandemic:

• https://www.virusanxiety.com/

• https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-to-cope-with-covid19-stress/

• https://wellness.osu.edu/story/covid-19-students

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html

• https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/04/grief-covid-19

• https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19/student-stress

• https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/  

• https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/coronavirus-how-to-stay-safe-on-your-travels/ 

• https://thewellnesssociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook.pdf

• https://seizetheawkward.org/coronavirus  

General tips for mental health/wellness:

• https://uhs.umich.edu/tenthings 

• https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-health.htm 

• https://www.mhanational.org/care-your-health 

• http://www.ulifeline.org/stay_well

Stress Management:

• https://www.verywellmind.com/college-life-how-to-reduce-stress-3145176

• https://www.everydayhealth.com/college-health/college-life-10-ways-to-reduce-stress.aspx

• https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_TCS.htm

• https://www.stress.org/military/combat-stress/management

Depression and Anxiety:

• https://adaa.org/ - Anxiety and Depression Association of America, information and resources

• https://anxietyresourcecenter.org/resources/helpful-links/

• https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/anxiety.htm

• https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm

• https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/

• https://www.dbsalliance.org/wellness/wellness-toolbox/ 

ADHD:

• MICA’s Learning Resource Center information - https://www.mica.edu/offices-divisions/learning-resource-center/

• https://add.org/college-students/

• https://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/adhd-attention-deficit-disorder-in-adults.htm

• https://www.additudemag.com/category/manage-adhd-life/

• https://www.psycom.net/adhd-college-students

Autism Spectrum Disorder:

• MICA’s Learning Resource Center information - https://www.mica.edu/offices-divisions/learning-resource-center/

• 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

• Towson University’s Hussman Center - https://www.towson.edu/iwb/centers/hussman/

• https://autismandhealth.org/?a=pt&p=detail&t=pt_aut&THEME&SIZE&s=aut_meet

• https://www.aane.org/resources/adults/support-groups/ 

• https://www.autism-society.org/

• https://grasp.org/resources/

• https://autisticadvocacy.org/

BIPOC Mental Health Resources:

• Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will respond.

• MICA student groups - 

• https://www.mica.edu/student-organizations-extracurricular-activities/student-organizations/cultural/

• https://www.mica.edu/student-organizations-extracurricular-activities/inclusion-diversity-initiatives/committees-and-forums/

• https://mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health

• https://www.beam.community/tool-kits-education

• https://spark.adobe.com/page/iEweqg6HDUxKQ/

• https://www.naminh.org/resources-2/bipoc/  

• https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/mental/SSI_BIPOCMHResourceGuide.pdf 

• https://twloha.com/blog/bipoc-mental-health-resources/

• https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/g5pgmq/self-care-tips-for-black-people-struggling-from-painful-week

• https://therapyforblackgirls.com/2020/01/09/self-care-racial-injustice/

International Students:

• MICA resources - https://www.mica.edu/international-student-services/

• https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2019-04-08/how-to-look-after-mental-health-as-an-international-studentin-the-us

• http://theinternationalstudentssurvivalguide.blogspot.com/?view=flipcard

• https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/

• https://www.mghstudentwellness.org/for-students

First Generation Students:

• MICA resources - https://www.mica.edu/student-resources/first-generation-students/#:~:text=As%20a%20first%20generation%20college,you%20passionate%20in%20your%20art

• https://firstgen.naspa.org/why-first-gen/students

• https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/resources/first-generation-college-students/

• https://study.com/articles/Essential_Advice_for_First_Generation_College_Students.html

• https://woc.aises.org/content/insider-tips-first-generation-college-students

• https://www.northeastern.edu/bachelors-completion/news/first-generation-college-students/

Eating Disorders:

• https://anad.org/ - information and list of support groups (virtual during Covid)

• https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/

• https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

• https://www.sheppardpratt.org/the-center-for-eating-disorders-at-sheppard-pratt/

• https://renfrewcenter.com/

LGBTQ+ mental health resources:

• MICA campus and local resources - https://www.mica.edu/student-organizations-extracurricular-activities/inclusion-diversity-initiatives/lgbtq-resources/

• https://www.heartsandears.org/ - Hearts and Ears, a peer support program

• http://www.pridecentermd.org/ - The Pride Center of Maryland

• https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

• https://transequality.org/

• http://www.nbjc.org/

• http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/

• Search for health/mental health care provider https://glmaimpak.networkats.com/members_online_new/members/dir_provider.asp

• https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/

Wellness apps:

• Covid coach 

• Calm Harm

• MyLife

• Breathe2Relax

• My3 - for individuals who may be having thoughts of suicide, or who have a history of suicidal behavior. It is designed to help these individuals stay safe during when they are experiencing thoughts of suicide.

• MoodTools - targets depression

• MoodFit 

• MoodMission

Dating violence and/or sexual assault:

• www.rainn.org  - Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network

• www.Breakthecycle.org

• www.mcasa.org - Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

• www.mnadv.org  - Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

• House of Ruth Maryland - addresses domestic violence, located in Baltimore City, www.hruth.org, 410-889-7884 - 24 hr helpline

• 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:

• https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm

• https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/traumatic-stress.htm  

• https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/January-2019/7-Tools-for-Managing-Traumatic-Stress