The University of Georgia has offered support to students through campus mental health resources following the deaths of students Wyatt Banks and Laken Riley. Their deaths were unrelated incidents that occurred within 24 hours of each other in late February and shook the UGA community.
Matthew Evan Hinton, LMFT, is a member of the CAPS team at the University Health Center. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, he asks a lot of questions…so we thought it was his turn to answer a few! Check out what Matthew had to say… What led you to become a therapist? I like…
…and the strategies that help. I believe in the healing power of communication (and I’m not alone!). Let’s leverage that power to alleviate what ails us by starting the conversation about mental wellness. Your symptoms matter and help exists to heal all shades of mental illness, which may or may not include an official…
A note for parents of college students: When we hear the term “transition” in reference to college, we often think about new students. In reality, ALL students experience transition throughout college and for the rest of their lives. Therefore, learning how to cope and thrive in the midst of change is an important skill to learn….
The UHC will be closed Friday, Aug 4th for Staff Training.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.