Mindful Steps for Mental Health

Mindful Steps infographic with the categories of explore your well-being, grow your skills, express your needs, build your support, access care, personalize treatment, and get immediate help

Mindful Steps is a system to help you grow and sustain your mental health. Choose from a range of mental health resources and services that best meets your needs and goals. Start by exploring the service and resource options. Then, pick one or two to begin your journey. Every step you take with us can lead you to the support you need. There is no wrong door.

Discover

Explore Your Well-being

Are you ready to access self-help resources?

Start your mental health journey by exploring all that we have to offer at SJSU.

View online mental health resources for essential information about emotional health
Relax and reduce your stress at the Wellness Lounge, located in the Student Wellness Center
Connect with a Health Promotion Specialist for an Individual Well-being 101 Consultation

Grow Your Skills

Find tips and tools for everything from your mental and physical health, to friendships and finding balance. It’s all here at YOU@SJSU.

New to YOU@SJSU? Create your account at no additional cost
Complete a self check assessment, receive a quick snapshot of your well-being, and create effective, actionable steps to your goals
Learn new ways to manage stress by taking a 5 minute De-stress 101 course
Visit the emotional wellness and social wellness section of Well-being @ SJSU for a curated list on how to use this tool to grow your mental health skills

Connect

Build Your Support

Do you feel better after talking to your peers?

Identify friends, family, and the SJSU campus community that support your social and emotional well-being.

Talk to Peer Health Educators (PHE) and join, or request, PHE mental health workshops and activities during the semester
Elevate your campus experience. Connect with SJSU resource centers, student clubs, and cultural centers to provide support and belonging

Express Your Needs

Do you want to find a safe space to share what you may need?

Connect with others and share what matters most to you.

Worrying about money, housing and food can lead to stress and anxiety. Find assistance at SJSU Cares to get support to clear barriers to your well-being, meet your basic needs, and navigate health or personal issues.
Try out a drop-in Counseling Group to connect with peers who share similar concerns, learn new skills, and grow emotionally

Heal

Access Care

Do you want to speak with a licensed professional right away?

Schedule a same-day appointment to address a concern that's affecting you right now.

Personalize Treatment

Did you know you can develop a treatment plan, specific to your needs, with a licensed professional?

Schedule an appointment at the Student Wellness Center to get on-going personalized care for medical, mental health counseling, and clinical case management services. Psychiatric services are available by referral.

Get Immediate Help

Are you experiencing a life-threatening situation?

Know where to go for help in an emergency.

Visit the Emergency/Crisis page to find help