Student Mental Health Services
Student Mental Health Services (SMHS) of the University of Florida, is dedicated to assisting students toward successful completion of educational programs through enhancing and maintaining their psychological and emotional well-being, providing support in situational crises, and treating them when functioning is impaired by stress or psychiatric disorders. All services are confidential.
Fall Group Sessions
This semester's group sessions have now been posted. Find out more about what we have to offer...
Swine Flu Anxiety
From the American Psychological Association: The sudden and near-constant stream of news reports about swine flu can cause anyone to feel anxious and worried. These reactions are understandable because there are unknowns about the spread and severity of the illness. Even during this period of uncertainty, you can take several steps to manage your anxiety and have a positive outlook. Read entire swine flu article...
The Economy and Your Mental Health
We are in the toughest financial era of recent memory. It’s difficult to turn on the TV, surf the net or pick up the paper without seeing a headline announcing the latest piece of bad news. Facing your (and your family’s) shrinking pocketbook is a very difficult thing to do. A recent study found that joblessness and financial strain puts people at elevated risk for emotional problems such as depression and anxiety (Price et al, 2008). If your financial worries are taking a toll on you, here are some resources that may help:
Managing Your Stress In Tough Economic Times
When Anxiety About Finances is Taking Over
Self-screening tool
Financial Planning Information
Lessening the Blow of a Bad Credit Score
Budgeting 101
