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A new online system launched by 麻豆原创\u2019s Counseling and Psychological Services<\/a> gives 麻豆原创 students the ability to connect directly with other college students \u2013 both at 麻豆原创 and other participating schools – to find support and resources for common mental health challenges.<\/p>\n

Togetherall provides a safe and anonymous peer-to-peer support network that allows participants to connect through online message boards to share their feelings, chat with others experiencing similar struggles, and offer help to one another. The system is facilitated and monitored by licensed mental health professionals who encourage engagement and guide students to resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most common reasons college students seek counseling are anxiety, depression, stress and relationship issues,\u201d says Karen Hofmann, director of CAPS. \u201cThe pandemic exacerbated mental health issues and we know our students have been experiencing more isolation and disconnection during this challenging time.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to a variety of workshops and outreach events, CAPS offers individual and group counseling sessions both in person and virtually. Togetherall supplements these resources, offering real-time support mechanisms online to students around the clock, regardless of their location or time of day.<\/p>\n

\u201cCAPS serves about 8-10% of the student population, but there are many students who will not seek counseling services to manage their issues, whether that is due to stigma about getting help for mental health or scheduling conflicts,\u201d says Hofmann. \u201cTogetherall will add another platform to our continuum of care and students will have to look no further than their phone or computer to get support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through Togetherall, students can also conduct self-assessments and take self-paced classes on dozens of topics, like substance use, time management, goal setting, coping with grief of loss, and managing anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor many students, college brings new mental health challenges or magnifies feelings that were already present,\u201d says Matthew McEvoy, senior vice president and general manager of Togetherall in North America. \u201cThe Togetherall community helps to normalize that depression or anxiety or stress by connecting users who are dealing with the same issues or have overcome similar struggles. Togetherall is a safe space where they can find each other and anonymously, without fear of judgement, work through their shared lived experiences together.\u201d<\/p>\n

While users and their information are completely anonymous, Togetherall moderators, who are all licensed clinical professionals, have the ability to reach out directly to participants who may be in danger of self-harm.<\/p>\n

The launch of the Togetherall system at 麻豆原创 coincides with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34 and the 10th leading cause of death overall in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. \u00a0According to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health, anxiety and depression have been increasing over the last 10 years for students seeking counseling.<\/p>\n

麻豆原创 is using Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds for Togetherall and will offer the system for at least a year.<\/p>\n

To register and access Togetherall, students can visit togetherall.com<\/a> and enter their Knights email.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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