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East Texas A&M University Launches Zero Suicide Program with $25K Gift from Hanna4Hope

The gift kickstarts East Texas A&M’s new Zero Suicide Program focused on student mental health.
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Mental Health Support Expanded for East Texas A&M Students

The Jeremy and Molly Fernandes Fellowship in Clinical Case Management aims to enhance mental health support for East Texas A&M students.
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Texas A&M System Partners with JED Foundation in Support of Mental Health

A recent article on MyAggieNation.com announced that The Texas A&M University System has partnered with the JED Foundation across its 11 universities. The multiyear collaboration is aimed at supporting students' mental health. The article explains that the JED program helps…
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Sucked Into the Vortex: Social Media and Mental Health Q&A with a TAMUC Counselor

In a world obsessed with likes, comments and views, how can we find a little peace and quiet in our minds? Social media: we all know and love it. And, if you're like me, maybe you love it a little…
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Free Mental Health App Available for A&M-Commerce Students

Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce now have access to TELUS Health Student Support, a free and confidential mental healthcare app available to the more than 153,000 students in The Texas A&M University System. “At A&M-Commerce, we are committed to eliminating…
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“Winter Blues”: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Tips to Fight It

Winter can be a beautiful season. The air gets colder; the holidays arrive, and a snow flurry might even appear. But for many, the feeling of “Jack Frost nipping at your nose” isn’t always pleasant. In fact, during the colder…
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A&M-Commerce Student Profiled in Dallas Morning News Article on Mental Health Challenges

A&M-Commerce education student Abigail McGowan is featured in a recent Dallas Morning News article highlighting the growing mental health crisis among children and adolescents in Texas and beyond. Noting the mental health challenges McGowan faced transitioning from high school to…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Support Your Mental Health at A&M-Commerce

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With physical health often taking center stage, it's a crucial reminder of the hidden struggles many face silently. Adam Metts is the assistant director of training and supervision—and a licensed professional counselor-supervisor—for the Counseling…

A&M-Commerce Invites Mental Health Professionals to Attend Dallas Symposium

The Counseling Center at Texas A&M University-Commerce will host a Transforming Mental Health Symposium on Friday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the university's Dallas site located at 8750 North Central Expressway. Professionals in the mental health…
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A&M-Commerce to Host Rural Mental Health Forum in Greenville

The Counseling Center and the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Commerce are partnering to host a free rural mental health forum at Fletcher Warren Civic Center in Greenville, Texas, on March 21. Dr. Nick Patras, executive…
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J.R. Martinez Set as Keynote Speaker for TAMUC Mental Health Matters Week

The Counseling Center at A&M-Commerce will host American actor, motivational speaker and former U.S. Army soldier, Jose Rene (J.R.) Martinez, as a guest speaker on Nov. 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ferguson Social Sciences Auditorium. In 2003, just one…
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A&M-Commerce Counseling Center Staffer Appointed to National Program

Adam Metts, a staff member with the A&M-Commerce Counseling Center, was recently appointed to the Unemployment Transition Program for COVID-19 Job Loss, which has been implemented by “Because I said I would,” a social movement and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated…

A&M-Commerce Alum Joins Counseling Center Staff

Matthew Richardson, a graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce, has joined the campus Counseling Center as a physician assistant. He is a part of the interdisciplinary team that provides compassionate and caring mental health services to A&M-Commerce students. Richardson began working…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee at A&M-Commerce to Host Race Relations Webinar

Amid increased attention on race relations in America, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee will host a one-hour town hall webinar titled “White Panel: What Should White America Do to Improve Race Relations?” on Tuesday, June 23,…
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A&M-Commerce Utilizes JED Campus Program to Enhance Campus Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the Counseling Center at A&M-Commerce is taking the opportunity to highlight its efforts to improve mental health initiatives on campus, including its partnership with JED Campus. JED Campus was introduced to A&M-Commerce in…
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