Self-Help Resources
These resources may help you become more aware of your emotional health or may provide skills and tools to improve your emotional health.
TAO Self-Help
TAO Self-Help is a customizable, self-guided program that includes interactive educational modules and practice tools to help you understand and manage how you feel, think and act. You can learn stress management, mindfulness skills, problem-solving, relationship skills, and strategies for bouncing back from life’s disappointments and frustrations. TAO Self-Help is completely self-directed, with no contact with a mental health professional.
Available Content and Tools
Materials in TAO Self-Help can help with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger management, problem solving, communications and evaluating your alcohol and drug use through:
- Self-help tools
- Mindfulness library and exercises
- Self-help videos
- Educational modules
- Logs to track moods and progress
Setting-Up Your Account
Access is available to all current UB students, faculty and staff.
Accessing TAO is easy from desktop or mobile, once you create your account:
- Use your UB @buffalo.edu email address to create your account
- Create a unique password (minimum 8 characters in length containing 1 non-alpha numeric character and 1 capitalization)
- Agree to TAO services
- Check your UB email to finish your account set up
Need help with TAO Self Help, contact TAO at support@taoconnect.org.
On-Line Screenings
Mental health screenings are a quick way to determine if you or someone you care about may need to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional for an evaluation. These types of screenings are typically designed to be educational, not diagnostic.
Headspace
Headspace offers science-backed meditation exercises and mindfulness resources. In partnership with Governor Cuomo, Headspace now has a special NY collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises to support you through stressful and challenging times.
Video Collection: Support
Recognizing and Responding to Emotional Distress
At times, you may have contact with individuals who may experiencing emotional distress. This program will focus on providing the necessary skills to identify, communicate with and refer emotionally distressed individuals to the appropriate resources and supportive services.
Viewing time: 33 minutes
Need Help?
Short-term on campus mental health support
Student Life
University at Buffalo
120 Richmond Quadrangle, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14261
Phone: (716) 645-2720; Fax: (716) 645-2175
Additional Resources
Crisis Text Line
Need to talk? The Crisis Text Line provides 24-hour support for people experiencing a mental health or situational crisis. Users are connected to a trained Crisis Counselor, who will help them develop a plan to stay safe. Messages are confidential, anonymous and secure. Data usage while texting the Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill. Text: “GOT5” to 741-741
Disclaimer
This information is designed to provide self-help resources for mental health. This website is not psychotherapy treatment. If you have questions, need help or just want someone to talk with, please contact Counseling Services.
Virtual Workshops
A variety of workshops are available in our Upcoming Events listing.
- Available to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff
- No registration or RSVP is required
- Return as often as you like
- Download Zoom in advance for best results
Psychoeducational workshops are intended to provide information, skills and support. These workshops are not a form of mental health treatment. If you would like to speak with a counselor, please call us at 716-645-2720.
