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:

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 • LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Reources • EATING DISORDERS • SUBSTANCE USE • Dating Violence and/or Sexual Assault • Trauma • TRIBAL RESOURCE TOOL • Wellness AppS • Resource: Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

General Tips for Mental Health/Wellness:

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

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

• How to Start & Keep a Mental Health Journal at PsychologyWriting.com

• How to Find a Culturally Competent Therapist on JEDfoundation.org

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Metropolitan Baltimore https://namibaltimore.org/

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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.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm

• General Self-Compassion Break (Guided Practices) https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-practices/#guided-practices

• "Get Sleepy" Podcast Series https://getsleepy.com/

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Grief:

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

• How to Navigate Grief and Loss in College
  https://www.edumed.org/resources/grief-and-loss-in-college/

• The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) https://afsp.org/

• GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Groups https://www.griefshare.org/

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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.studentsagainstdepression.org/

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

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ADHD:

• MICA’s Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) -
  • https://www.mica.edu/offices-divisions/accessibility-disability-services/

• 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

• https://withinhealth.com/learn/articles/the-relationship-between-adhd-and-binge-eating-disorder

• This APP is for people with ADHD called Numo. It helps keep people on track regarding completing tasks and includes an online community and mood tracker. PLEASE NOTE– it is free to try but then has a monthly fee. : https://www.numo.so/

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Autism Spectrum Disorder:

• MICA’s Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) - https://www.mica.edu/offices-divisions/accessibility-disability-services/

• 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://grasp.org/resources/

• https://autisticadvocacy.org/

• Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AAME) https://aane.org/

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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/
  • 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/

• The MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness https://www.mghstudentwellness.org/for-students

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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/

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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/

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LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources:

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

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

• https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

• https://transequality.org/

• http://www.nbjc.org/

• http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/

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

• Baltimore Safe Haven https://www.baltimoresafehaven.org/
• Finding Your People in the LGBTQIA+ Community 
• How to Take Care of Yourself When Your Identity Is Not Supported
• Taking Care of Your Mental Health When You Are Deciding About Coming Out
• Where to Find LGBTQIA+ Support When You Can’t Find Therapy

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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://withinhealth.com/learn/articles/the-relationship-between-adhd-and-binge-eating-disorder

• https://renfrewcenter.com/

• Body Image and Eating Disorders on JEDfoundation.org

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Substance Use:

• https://rehabs.org/centers/maryland/

• https://www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/maryland/baltimore/

• https://www.rehab.com/maryland/baltimore

• https://www.addictions.com/rehabs/maryland/

• https://www.freerehabcenters.org/state/maryland

• https://www.detox.com/

• https://www.alanon-maryland.org/
• https://baltimoreaa.org/meetings/  - Baltimore Intergroup Council of Alcoholics Anonymous
• https://smartrecovery.org/  - Smart Recovery
• Take a tolerance break from weed  https://www.goucher.edu/experience/living-well/student-counseling-center/documents/T-Break_Guide.pdf

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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

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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.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/coping-tips

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

• JED’s How to Cope With Traumatic Events

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Tribal Resource Tool:

• https://tribalresourcetool.org/

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Wellness apps:

• Breathe2Relax

• Covid coach 

• Calm Harm

• Daylio Journal
• Finch

• MoodFit

• Mood Kit

• MoodMission

• MoodTools–Depression Aid- targets depression

• This APP is for people with ADHD called Numo. It helps keep people on track regarding completing tasks and includes an online community and mood tracker. PLEASE NOTE– it is free to try but then has a monthly fee: https://www.numo.so/
• Recovery Record
• Rise Up + Recover
• Rootd
• Worry Watch

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Resource: Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic:

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

• 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  

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