The month of May brings excitement and joy to many people. For students, it can mark the end of one era and new beginnings as they look forward to graduation ceremonies and events. Other students may just be glad that the semester is winding down and looking ahead to forthcoming semesters.
May also happens to be Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “it is estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness." That equals roughly 67 million people.
With this in mind, the WCC Personal Counseling department encourages all who are reading this to take a moment and reflect on your own mental health. A great way to assess our mental wellness is by taking some self-assessments.
If you take a self-assessment and wish to speak with a mental health professional about the results, please feel free to reach out to the Personal Counseling team.
WCC has personal counselors available to assist students through difficult life experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness and needs support, please consider calling 734-677-5223 to learn more about what services are available.
If you are dealing with a mental health emergency and need immediate support, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
As a student at WCC, you also have free access to other mental health resources:
Protocall is a mental health helpline for WCC students. Students can access 24-hour crisis assessment, crisis intervention and intake telephonic service by calling 833-WCC-4-YOU (833-922-4968).
WellTrack Boost is an interactive app available to all WCC students that understands behavioral health and offers personalized recommendations for individual wellness. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and log in with your WCC credentials.
WellTrack is designed to help you understand your mental health and to provide the help you need right now. The suite of online tools and courses uses aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy to help you identify, understand and address issues that you are having.
On-Campus Mental Health Events
— Be sure to swing by the Mental Health Awareness Month display on the second floor of the Student Center, near the Counseling desk. Students will be able to access resources and tips on mental wellness throughout the month of May.
— If you are on campus Monday, June 9, stop by for an ice cream float! Personal Counseling will show support to keep you afloat during summer semester by serving ice cream floats from 2:30-3:30 p.m. outside the Student Center.