I chose to post about St. Luke’s mental health resources because it is very accessible to the UMD student populace. They take Medica, the health care provider for UMD, and it would only take a short bus ride to get there. Though my personal experience with UMD Health services has been less than ideal, Health Services is a convenient resources for someone who just needs a quick check up in regards to their mental health or are in a crisis. I included the number along with the disclosure that they only allow 12 sessions per academic year. I think it’s important for students to understand that this wouldn’t necessarily be a long term plan with their mental health but something that works in the moment. I definitely wanted to include crisis hotlines on the account because this would be the quickest way to find short-term support during an immediate crisis. I tagged mental health america because I figured that someone looking at the account would find even more information through that account.My first post gave a brief overview on what I would like to accomplish with the account. I used hashtags to potentially bring in a greater network of individuals.
I wanted to include easy access to various articles supporting my problem that I’m trying to tackle via the project.
I also included an image from one of the therapists at UMD Health Services explaining the steps you will take to find off-campus resources for mental health providers.
I included a quote from a fellow student about his experience with mental health resources at umd.
I'm currently a college freshman at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. I'm a double major in Acting and Journalism, both of which have been long-standing passions in my life. I am committed to destigmatizing the perception of mental illness in our society and can't wait to share my story through this platform!
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