Staff and faculty have been reporting concerns about students and are looking for assistance supporting them. Mental Health Conversations is a simulation platform that allows faculty, staff, and students to practice having important and life-saving conversations with students who are experiencing distress and/or suicidal ideation. The platform also teaches participants when and how to make a referral to campus mental health resources. Practicing simulated conversations allows contributors to develop confidence about having these discussions in real life. While this training does not replace healthcare from a licensed mental health professional, everyone can learn how to respond to student mental health concerns in a caring and appropriate way. Access the training on UTLearn.
If you would like to talk to a counselor about how to support a student, family member, or coworker that may be in distress, don’t hesitate to contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for a consultation by calling (512)471-3366 or emailing eap@austin.utexas.edu. For after hours support, you may contact or 24 hour telephone counseling line at 512-471-3399. For emergencies, please call 911.