Information for U-M Students

Preparing for College
Make a smooth transition to U-M by making a plan for managing your mental health while in college using interactive tools.

When to Seek Help
Learn tips for recognizing early signs of a mental health episode and make a graph of your individual symptom patterns.

Insurance & Paying for Mental Health Services
Paying for mental health treatment can be a complicated process. Use the information in this section to avoid financial headaches later.

Self-Care Strategies
Strategies and tools to help manage stress and mental health symptoms while in college.

Academics
Mental health problems can interfere with academics. Learn ways to avoid academic problems if you have a mental health episode.

Mental Health Treatment
Find tips to get the most out of your mental health treatment, whether you are taking medication or are in psychotherapy (or both).

Mental Health Hospitalization
Sometimes mental health problems require hospitalization. In the event that you need to visit the hospital, find out what you can expect.

Helping a Friend
Want to help a friend with a mental health problem? Learn about which strategies are most effective and which you should avoid.

Student Voices
University of Michigan students share some of the wisdom they have gained during their mental health recovery.