{"id":52713,"date":"2026-09-11T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/?p=52713"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T16:34:36","slug":"monthly-mental-health-tips-for-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2026\/09\/11\/monthly-mental-health-tips-for-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Mental Health Tips for September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you recognize the signs that someone you care about may be struggling with their mental health? In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this month\u2019s mental health tips focus on knowing what to look for, how to check in with someone you\u2019re concerned about, and where to turn when additional support is needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to be a mental health expert to make a difference. Paying attention, checking in with others, and knowing what resources are available can help you support yourself and the people around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/austincc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/09\/image-1024x740.png\" alt=\"Graphic titled \u201c3 Mental Health Tips for September.\u201d Tip 1: Recognize warning signs. Changes in behavior may signal that someone is struggling, including withdrawing from others, expressing hopelessness, feeling like a burden, or experiencing significant mood or behavior changes. Tip 2: Check in with someone if you\u2019re concerned. Ask how they are doing, listen without judgment, and encourage them to seek additional support if needed. Tip 3: Put mental health support at your fingertips. Download the TimelyCare app or create an account at timelycare.com\/austincc. Currently enrolled students have access to 24\/7 virtual mental health support.\" class=\"wp-image-52714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/09\/image-1024x740.png 1024w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/09\/image-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/09\/image-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/09\/image.png 1059w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Learn More at <em>It\u2019s Real: College Students and Mental Health<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC\u2019s Mental Health Counseling Services hosts <em>It\u2019s Real: College Students and Mental Health<\/em> <strong>Friday, September 18, from 1:30\u20133 p.m.<\/strong> at the Highland Campus Make it Center Innovation Hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session will feature guest speaker Laura Hernandez-Gold, School Suicide Prevention Lead with the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin. The program focuses on mental health challenges commonly experienced by college students and ways to recognize when someone may need support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Therapeutic and Wellness Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New this fall, Mental Health Counseling Services has launched two new therapeutic and wellness groups:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:0de7bf4e-e784-4f37-b8a9-8fc76cab0803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Therapeutic Tabletop RPG Group<\/strong><\/a>, featuring Dungeons &amp; Dragons gameplay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b85787dd-8484-4a76-a219-2d48b29bcbcd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Campus Craft Corner<\/strong><\/a>, a creative wellness group centered on beginner-friendly crafts and emotional well-being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both groups give students a low-pressure way to connect with others, build coping skills, and support their mental health in a group setting. No previous experience with Dungeons &amp; Dragons or crafting is required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for other mental health support? Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/austincc.edu\/counseling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>austincc.edu\/counseling<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about mental health counseling, other events, and resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you recognize the signs that someone you care about may be struggling with their mental health? 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