Mental Health Resources
Our fantastic Sunshine for the Spring 2018 semester, Roni Polsgrove, has put together these resources for DKA mental health! Remember to love yourself as much as your fellow DKA's love you. Check them out below!
Online self care and stress relief resources:
Ted Talks Playlist on Self Care:
“The Importance of Self Care” https://www.ted.com/playlists/299/the_importance_of_self_care
Stress Management Guide: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm
YouTube Playlists for Sleep/Relaxation:
8hrs of sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZB0Y8wutU4
“Happiness Frequency” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGsZ6ythQQ
Study Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPni755-Krg
Spotify Playlists for Sleep/Relaxation
Listen to Rain (sometimes a little relaxing white noise can help!)
Good for studying/falling asleep
Recommendations from fellow DKA's:
Ramsee Recommends: Noisli
This app helps to improve focus, reduce stress, and increase productivity.
Oasis
LowFi 24/7 livefeeds that play music
Another app for ~calmness~
New York University’s Student Health Center
New York University’s Student Health Center provides mental health counseling. However, if you would like to seek other options for mental health/counseling services you can get referrals from NYU health center as well. Below is more information about various counseling services.
The Wellness Exchange Hotline
The Wellness Exchange Hotline is a private hotline (toll-free) operated 24/7 for NYU students to access to address health concerns of any nature, especially for mental health. If the Student Health Center is closed for the day, this is the best way to get in touch with a professional.
Wellness Exchange Hotline: (212-443-9999)
If you are abroad and would like to call, each NYU campus has an international phone number that depends on your location:
Abu Dhabi 971 2-628-5555 (or 8-5555 on campus)
Accra International toll free service unavailable; dial long distance to 212-443-9999
Berlin 08001802599
Buenos Aires 54 11 4828-5229
Florence 800879563
London 800 316 0469 (choose option 3)
Madrid 900834703
New York 212-443-9999
Paris 0800912825
Prague 800999894
Shanghai (021) 2059-9999
Sydney 1800047973
Tel Aviv 1809456244
Washington, D.C. 212-443-9999
Help Hotlines that are non-NYU affiliated:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
This hotline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 (24/7 hotline)
This is a crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline specifically for LGBTQ youth.
You can also visit the website to chat online or for other resources. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.00000624mia10wne0oviv3bhi5v7n
HopeLine 919-231-4525 (call or text)
HopeLine’s mission is to support people and save lives during times of crisis through caring, confidential conversations.
This link can bring you to HopeLines other online resources: https://www.hopeline-nc.org/r-e-s-o-u-r-c-e-s?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn_mBsZed2gIVQx6GCh2rYgiUEAAYAiAAEgKto_D_BwE
The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Online chat is also available if you are not in a safe enough position to call.