Health and Wellness

When the pressures of school and home life become overwhelming, it often helps to talk to an experienced professional counselor to sort through it all and find a solution to your problems.

CONCERN is a free program available to you through ASU Mid-South.

Counselors are ready 24/7 to help you work through problems such as emotional issues associated with school, depression, stress, family or relationships, substance abuse or other addictions.

Your privacy is strictly guarded, and each member of CONCERN’s professional staff is a licensed counselor or clinical social worker experienced in helping students with their problems.

Help is just a phone call away—and it’s free.
Call 901-458-4000 or 800-445-5011 to make an appointment.

If you believe that someone is at risk for suicide or self-harm, contact one or more of the following crisis resources recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: For English, call 1-800-273-TALK. En Español, llame 1-888- 628-9454. For TTY Users, use your preferred relay service, or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255. A chat function is also available.

The Trevor Project: 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) people under the age of 25 as well as their friends and allies. Call 1-866-488-7386, text “START” to 678678, or use TrevorChat online.

Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 from anywhere in the United States to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Nutrition.gov is a USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices. It has information about nutrition labels, dietary supplements, nutrition and health issues, and shopping, cooking and meal planning information!

Choosemyplate.gov provides information and resources about the five food groups and how to guild a healthy diet. “Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate, in your cup, or in your bowl.”

https://www.eatright.org/ is a website from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. They have information on food, health, and fitness. They also have information specifically for certain groups such as kids, parents, men, women, and seniors.

Healthy relationships will support you in reaching your educational and career goals.

Loveisrespect.org is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. It describes what a healthy relationship is and what it isn’t. It has quizzes, resources, and references for getting help.

University of Washington also has an excellent page about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. It includes characteristics, resources, and additional links that could be helpful. To learn more Click Here

This is a video describing consent using the example of making tea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGoWLWS4-kU

61% of female students who have children after enrolling in college do not finish their education. Students who face an unplanned pregnancy encounter many obstacles to continuing their education. Those who are unable to continue their education are much more likely to face economic challenges throughout their life. Individuals who go on to receive a degree are more likely to build a career and earn higher salaries. Here’s a video with more information: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeLixuLi8FxRiQ6JZVnVXw