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Digital and Self-Help Support

This page offers a variety of self-help and online support for students who may prefer to seek mental health support on their own or who are distance-learners. For additional information about any of these services, please contact our office at 205-934-5816.

UABwell Mental Health App

UABwell Mental Health App

UABwell is a mental health app, imagined by UAB students and developed by a UAB team, that allows you to build a customizable, personalized self-care plan with a habit tracker. Also features all the campus mental health events, organizations, and departments all in one place, and a Finding Calm library of videos for breathing, relaxation, meditation, and yoga.

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Kognito Mental Health Interactive Training

Kognito Mental Health Interactive Training

Kognito is an online educational program designed to educate faculty, staff, and students about mental health. Learn signs and symptoms of mental health concerns and how to help someone.

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Therapist Assisted Online (TAO)

Therapist Assisted Online (TAO)

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a free and available to all UAB students. TAO therapy is an online platform of tools and educational materials to help you learn about and change how you think and feel. TAO is evidence-based and has been found effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.

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Togetherall

Togetherall

Togetherall helps students get free online mental health support anytime, any day.


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Mental Health Apps

Mental Health Apps

Numerous mental health apps exist to support and encourage positive mental health practices. Many of these are free and available for download on your device.

MENTAL HEALTH APPS

eCheckUp to Go - Alcohol Check

eCheckUp to Go - Alcohol Check

The Alcohol eCheckUp To Go is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:

  • Your personal risk patterns
  • Your individual level of alcohol tolerance
  • Your unique family risk factors
  • Harm reduction strategies
  • Helpful resources

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eCheckUp to Go -  Marijuana Check

eCheckUp to Go - Marijuana Check

The Marijuana eCheckUp To Go is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:

  • Your personal risk patterns
  • Your individual level of marijuana tolerance
  • Your unique family risk factors
  • Harm reduction strategies
  • Helpful resources

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Distance Counseling Resources and Hotlines

Distance Counseling Resources and Hotlines

Links to additional resources for telemental health counseling, phone and text support.

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Crisis and Emergency

Crisis and Emergency

Students who are suicidal or experiencing a mental health emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

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