Just think…is there something that has been stressing you out lately or making you anxious or depressed? If so, download the newest interactive self-help app at Longwood. WellTrack is designed to help you understand your mental health and provide you with the help that you need right now. It offers a suite of online tools and courses and uses aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify, understand and address issues that you are experiencing.
Since COVID-19, mental health awareness has become much more prevalent, especially on college campuses. All students, faculty, and staff here at Longwood can access the app using their Longwood email to sign up. WellTrack can provide resources to the user without having to physically make an appointment with a psychologist. One student user commented, “This app has brought comfort and peace of mind during times I needed to talk to someone but was too scared to actually open up.” WellTrack also allows the user to assess their stress, anxiety, and depression daily. Furthermore, students can opt to share their mood/mental health results with a counselor or psychologist at CAPS in order to identify patterns and keep tabs with progress. All WellTrack information is kept anonymous unless you decide to share it with a counselor.
Regarding the stigma surrounding mental health and seeking professional help, WellTrack is a great alternative to provide more discreet self-help options to those that may find themselves wanting or needing assistance. Various courses are provided to inform the user of their mental health state and to aid in self-help practices, such as Anxiety & Stress, Depression, Public Speaking, Resilience Skills, Healthier Sleep, Mindfulness, and Purpose & Meaning. The app also includes additional tools for well-being, including The Zen Room, Thought Diary, Cognitive Distortions Quiz, Fun Achievement, and Activity Scheduler. Academic,
Financial, Sexual Violence, Addiction, Health & Wellness, and Safety & Security resources are also provided and are specific to Longwood’s campus.
Student can also use the app’s click-to-call Longwood’s 24-hour mental health crisis support line. WellTrack provides an easy access button and with one click you will be directed to speak with a counselor any hour of the day if you are experiencing distress or a mental health crisis. WellTrack and the mental health crisis support line are partially funded by a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant secured by CAPS.
REMINDER: Monday, April 25th CAPS will have a tabling event on Brock Commons from 12:00 to 1:30pm. CAPS encourages you to stop by for a chance to win a finals week self-care basket. All you must do is show proof that you have downloaded the WellTrack app, and your name will get put into a drawing for a chance to win. Hope to see you there!
