Explore Self-Help Resources

Self-help resources and screening tools extend additional, self-guided support into our community, increase understanding of self, and makes resources more accessible for all UC Bearcats. 

Understanding Mental Health

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Everyone's mental health falls somewhere on a continuum ranging from good to poor. Your mental wellness can shift throughout your life.

You can take free assessments for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more through Mental Health America. If you would like to discuss these results, make an appointment with CAPS (513-556-0648) or your personal provider.

Visit the Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center empowers students to make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness by providing evidence-based education, resources, and non-judgmental support. We offer an extensive collection of resources and information about various health and wellness topics.

The Student Wellness Center is physically located at 480 Steger Student Life Center. Their website offers extensive information and education around physical and mental health topics.

Learn more about the Student Wellness Center

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) 

TAO is a free interactive, web-based self-help program that provides online and mobile tools to help you overcome the day to day challenges around stressors like anxiety, depression, or other concerns.

Create a TAO Account

Here are the steps to get you started in TAO:

  1. In your browser window, navigate to TAO Website (USA)  and click on the ‘Sign Me Up’ button. 
  2. Enter your name and email address on the enrollment form, use your university email address.
  3. Enter a password (once more to confirm it). 
  4. Leave the ‘Enrollment Key’ field blank. Fill out the demographics and Informed Consent form, and click ‘Sign Me Up!’
  5. Check your email. You will be sent a confirmation link which you must click on before signing in. 
  6. Click on the link, and log into the platform, and the first thing you will see is the home page. Scroll down to the section ‘My Pathways’ to find all your available pathways.
  7. Choose the pathway(s) that are right for you, then get started.  Work through the educational module and exercises.  The course will prompt you when a practice tool or log should be completed.  You can work with these either in the web interface or you can download the Android or iOS mobile apps. NOTE: The apps include the logs and mindfulness library; however most of the courses must be accessed through the web interface.Make sure you click the "Sign up in TAO Self-Help box." You will have instant access to the program and can start the program today.   

Please note you need to use your UC email address to have access to the program.

Reach Out App

University of Cincinnati Reach Out Icon

University of Cincinnati's Reach Out is a Suicide Prevention app that provides quick access to guidance for supporting a friend in need, suicide prevention, or coping with mental health challenges. It also supplies information about resources and services offered on the campus and in the community, including crisis hotline numbers. The Reach Out app is designed for students, parents, friends of students, faculty and staff. The Reach Out app better prepares people to help a friend, loved one or themselves. 

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