Self-help tools provide additional coping strategies, support for mental health concerns

There are a variety of mental health self-help tools available to help individuals cope with stress and other mental health concerns. The behavioral health pillar of the Healthy Boiler Program advocates for integrated care programs that focus on behavioral health and community support.

Below is a list of some of the community self-help tools available:

Note: Self-help tools are not designed to replace other types of mental health treatments but instead can assist individuals in better supporting their own mental health by helping them understand mental health struggles, providing coping strategies and more.

Purdue resources:

• SupportLinc – employee assistance program for the West Lafayette campus, features information on “Strengthening Self-Esteem,” which is also beneficial.
• Learn2Live – available via the Anthem portal, Learn2Live offers digital, emotional=wellness tools for individuals covered on a Purdue health plan. To get started, Login to Anthem.com, go to My Health Dashboard, choose Programs and select Emotional Well-being Resources.
• Purdue’s Mental Health Resources web page offers a section on Apps and Online Digital Resources.

Community resources:

• Mental Health America (MHA) offers a variety of self-help tools, including:
• Mental Health Screening tools
• Stress Screener
• Interactive Where to Get Help Tool
• Worksheets
• Keep Your Mind Grounded
• Physical Symptoms and Feelings Tracker
• Your Mind Your Body – Talking to Your Doctor About Mental Health
• Mental Health Movement – offers a list of self-help tools, including fact sheets, apps and online tools and programs.
• MindWise Innovations – offers a list of mental health apps to reduce stress, manage a mood disorder and improve mood.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – offers its “Self-Help Techniques for Coping with Mental Illness” web page.
• TMS Institute of America – provides self-help tips and tools, including:
• Daily Therapy Trackers – such as My Daily Mood Tracker and Recognize Symptoms of Stress
• Apps – such as Calm, TalkLife, Headspace, 7 Cups and more

Additional resources

To assist faculty and staff

• Review the “Mental Health Resources” web page for a variety of available resources for faculty and staff, information on Purdue’s health plan coverage for mental health and substance abuse and more.

To assist students

Faculty and staff, who work with students or have a student at home, can direct students to the resources below for behavioral health assistance. Note: United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR) – medical plan provider for students and graduate students – offers 292 unique mental health providers serving at various locations that are in-network with UHCSR within Tippecanoe County. The list is available here.  Additionally, students have access to HealthiestYou, which provides virtual access to mental health care as part of UHCR’s plan. All services are free for students covered under the UHCSR insurance plan.  

Office of the Dean of Students:

• Continuous Network of Support
• Services and Information
• Presentations & Trainings
• Student of Concern Reporting Link

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS):

• Therapy Services at CAPS
• Self-help Resources
• Group Therapy
• CAPS YouTube channel
• NAMI On Campus – a free, virtual support group on campus
• Thriving Campus – service that provides students a way to search for mental health providers in many areas, locally and across the country
• WellTrack – interactive, self-help therapy app for students