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Emotional Wellness
Refers to the state of one's emotional and psychological health
Emotional wellness encompasses the ability to understand and manage one's emotions
effectively, cope with life's challenges, maintain satisfying relationships and experience
overall happiness and fulfillment. Emotional wellness involves having a positive sense
of self, being resilient in the face of adversity, and having the capacity to experience
and express a wide range of emotions in a healthy and balanced way.
It's important to note that emotional wellness is a dynamic process, influenced by various factors. Taking proactive steps to nurture your emotional wellness can contribute to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
It's important to note that emotional wellness is a dynamic process, influenced by various factors. Taking proactive steps to nurture your emotional wellness can contribute to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Questions to ask yourself:
- Am I generally content, happy and fulfilled, or do I frequently experience negative emotions like sadness, anxiety or anger?
- Do I have healthy coping mechanisms in place and strategies to reduce stress?
- Do I have a strong support system of friends and loved ones who are there for me during challenging times?
- Am I able to express my emotions in a healthy and constructive manner? Do I feel comfortable sharing my feelings with others, or do I tend to suppress or avoid them?
- Do I have a sense of purpose and meaning in my life? Do I try to balance my personal, academic and professional commitments so I don’t burn out?
Get Support
Students in distress or exhibiting behaviors indicative of high risk should be
referred to the interdisciplinary CARE Team. The collaborative group helps identify,
intervene and respond to help students succeed at UNT.
Students facing housing insecurity can receive referrals to community resources
and shelters, information about financial resources and connections to other assistance
programs.
Don’t go hungry! Students in need can receive a bag of food, toiletries or hygiene
products from the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger.
If you’re overwhelmed and struggling due to experiences of violence, trauma and/or
harassment, Survivor Advocacy can help by discussing reporting options, arranging
for housing and academic accommodations, scheduling appointments and connecting you
to resources.
Counseling
UNT’s Counseling Center offers professional counseling, career counseling, consultation,
mental health screenings, educational programs and self-help resources as well as
referral services. Group and individual sessions are available, as well as couples counseling.
Established in 1987 to provide a wide range of affordable counseling services
to individuals and families in Denton and surrounding areas, the Counseling and Human
Development Center provides high-quality, confidential counseling services under the
supervision of UNT Counseling Program faculty who are Licensed Professional Counselors
and/or Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisors.
Services offered through the Psychology Clinic include individual, group, couples,
family and play therapy, as well as cognitive, personality, psychodiagnostic, neuropsychological
and vocational evaluations.
Counselor trainees from UNT’s rehabilitation counseling graduate program provide
individual and group counseling and vocational assessment therapy services to students
at no-cost.
Health and Wellness
The comprehensive on-campus medical clinic offers primary care services, as well as ADD/ADHD medication management and other resources.
UNT’s health education office promotes wellness through programming and services
including The Condom Club, health education programs and wellness consultations.
The RISE Center provides resources for students seeking information about substance
use and mental health recovery. It offers alcohol and drug prevention education, stigma
reducing programming and recovery support services.
The Collegiate Recovery Program offers peer-driven recovery support for students
seeking or in long-term recovery from mental illness, substance use and/or process
addictions.
Group and individual drug and alcohol education is offered through the SURE Program.
The program encourages healthy decision-making skills and personal responsibility
in an effort to reduce the harmful effects of substance use.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners provide diagnosis of anxiety, depression, bipolar
disorder, and other mental illnesses; evaluation of treatment plan efficacy; prescribe
medications; provide medication management, comprehensive treatment plans based on
individual patient needs and coordination of care.
Practicing yoga provides spiritual benefits and brings more balance to your life
by improving awareness; helping you relinquish control; aligning mind, body and spirit;
calming the mind and strengthening a connection with a higher power. Learn more about
yoga sessions at UNT.
Massage is a powerful way to connect your spirit with your physical body by providing
grounding, meditation, care for one’s own body and distribution of energy. Licensed
massage therapists provide UNT students, faculty and staff with affordable massage therapy services to reduce stress.
Volunteering empowers us to make tangible differences around us. It creates a
sense of purpose, cultivates gratitude, connects us with a higher power, strengthens
community bonds and grows empathy and compassion. See volunteer opportunities at UNT, in Denton and in the surrounding area. Watch for other opportunities like Tarrant Area mobile food bank events, The Big Event and Make a Difference Day.
External Resources
Contact information for organizations providing hotlines and other mental health
and wellness resources on a variety of issues.
Complete Care, a new family care benefit for UNT faculty, staff and students, pairs Kinside and Urban Sitter’s sitter service providers for backup and emergency
child care, daycare and preschool services, babysitters and nannies, senior care,
pet care, camps and school programs, basic household services and tutoring. UNT students
can also sign up as service providers.
Togetherall is an online community free to all students, faculty and staff to
share feelings anonymously and get support to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Interactions are monitored by licensed, registered mental health practitioners. It
provides courses for specific concerns to help people learn ways to manage mental
health.
Through EAP, faculty, staff, retirees and the members of their households can
access counselors, referrals, resources, legal assistance, financial experts and online
support.
UNT offers benefits-eligible employees with sick, vacation, FMLA and other types
of leave.
Individuals in distress or exhibiting behaviors indicative of high risk should
be referred to the interdisciplinary CARE Team. The collaborative group helps identify,
intervene and respond to provide necessary support.
Mediation is a process that allows faculty, staff or administrators at odds to
work together and find mutually agreed on solutions to job-related interpersonal disputes.
UNT System’s Organizational Development and Engagement team has a large library
of pre-recorded webinars available for viewing. Topics focusing on emotional wellbeing
include Managing Stress and Anxiety, How to Handle Change and Skillful Collaboration.
The Faculty Senate acts as the voice of the faculty, representing its interests
to UNT leadership and community stakeholders. It serves as a liaison between faculty
and administration and works to solve challenging problems.
The Staff Senate fosters communication within the campus community and informs
the administration on items of staff interest.
Practicing yoga provides spiritual benefits and brings more balance to your life
by improving awareness; helping you relinquish control; aligning mind, body and spirit;
calming the mind and strengthening a connection with a higher power. Learn more about
yoga sessions at UNT or provided by the State of Texas.
Massage is a powerful way to connect your spirit with your physical body by providing
grounding, meditation, care for one’s own body and distribution of energy. Licensed
massage therapists provide UNT students, faculty and staff with affordable massage therapy services to reduce stress.
Volunteering empowers us to make tangible differences around us. It creates a
sense of purpose, cultivates gratitude, connects us with a higher power, strengthens
community bonds and grows empathy and compassion. See volunteer opportunities at UNT, in Denton and in the surrounding area. Watch for other opportunities like Tarrant Area mobile food bank events, The Big Event and Make a Difference Day.
External Resources
Complete Care, a new family care benefit for UNT faculty, staff and students, that pairs Kinside and Urban Sitter’s sitter service providers for backup and emergency
child care, daycare and preschool services, babysitters and nannies, senior care,
pet care, camps and school programs, basic household services and tutoring. UNT students
can also sign up as service providers.
BCBS of Texas’ Well on Target offers wellness resources to help faculty and staff reach their wellness goals including
personalized health and wellness tools. It includes Blue Points, an incentive program for regularly doing healthy activities. Faculty and staff can
also earn 8-hours of paid well-being leave for completing a physical exam and an online health risk assessment.
Togetherall is an online community free to all students, faculty and staff to
share feelings anonymously and get support to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Interactions are monitored by licensed, registered mental health practitioners. It
provides courses for specific concerns to help people learn ways to manage mental
health.
