Self-guided Mental Health Resources

Self-guided Mental Health Resources

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The following guides can help you explore ways to improve your emotional well-being by focusing on self-awareness, behaviors and personal growth.

If you have questions as you work through the resources or want to discuss your concerns with a professional, contact CAPS at 402-472-7450 or schedule a virtual Let’s Talk session.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Behaviors

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Feelings

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Thoughts

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College Transition

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Communication Styles

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Distress Tolerance

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Procrastination

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Self-Esteem

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Stress Management

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How to Give Feedback in Conflict

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Understanding Your Family Dynamics

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Helpful Apps

How We Feel

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Calm

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Insight Timer

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Calm Harm

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I am Sober

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I Am Sober (app icon)

For a comprehensive list of self-help apps and resources, check out Eastern Carolina's extensive list of helpful information to address common concerns of university students. In addition, they provide a wide-range of applications that are helpful for relaxation, tracking and managing mood, suicidality, and improving overall wellness.

Explore mental health topics through different media

Podcasts
Websites
YouTube Videos
Books

  • Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - Lori Gottlieb 

  • Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers - Robert M. Sapolsky 

  • Reasons to Stay Alive - By Matt Haig 

  • Willow Weep for Me - By Nana-Ama Danquah 

  • The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness - by Elyn R. Saks 

  • Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body - by Roxane Gay 

  • Know My Name - Chanel Miller 

  • What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma – by Stephanie Foo