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Are you struggling but don’t want to ask for help? CMHS is highly committed to helping you make your way through
school without having to manage the additional burdens of mental
Are you saying: “I’m fine! It will pass! It’s no big deal! I’m not health concerns all by yourself.
crazy. I’m sure there are others who need help more than I do.
Everyone’s got problems. It’s no one’s business.”
These are some of the reasons UConn students give as to why they Is the “quiet desperation” person, you? If it is, you can change this
live in quiet desperation. Many students decide that struggling is path by talking to one of CMHS’ competent mental health staff to
just how it goes, completely falling apart is the way to go before aid your self-understanding and to help you resolve your personal
asking for help, not living life satisfied is acceptable, there is concerns. Although CMHS may work with you in crisis, the primary
cultural shame for sharing personal problems, or difficulty is goal is to assist you before your concerns develop into more
just my unfortunate fate. serious problems. Come by and find that it is a friendly, helpful
place and a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to do
The fact is that for everyone, the campus environment can be the work you need to do to be a successful student and a happy
challenging as well as exciting. It can also be highly stressful and healthy person! It is easy to get started, it is rewarding to get
since social and emotional concerns can interfere with feeling help, and it is fabulous to finish feeling better than you started.
well personally and doing well academically. So, it is good to know
that UConn has Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS). counseling.uconn.edu
UConn Counseling & Mental Health Services -CMHS
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