Uwill Provides Wellness and Mental Health Support to Grad Students

Uwill Provides Wellness and Mental Health Support to Grad Students

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With the start of a new year, many people decide to make changes for the better - stress less, drink more water, eat healthier, get eight hours of sleep. Whether or not these promises are considered New Year's resolutions, they can be tough to keep once classes start and work picks up again after the holiday break.

The good news is, for graduate students who want to keep their wellness goals on track, Uwill. Uwill is a leader in wellness and mental health support, and is available free of charge to our graduate students whether they're on Wilkes University's campus or enrolled in an online program.

"Our graduate students are a unique population since they span a broad range of age groups, geographic locations and disciplines. Many are navigating multiple roles and responsibilities in addition to being a student - such as parent, caregiver, partner or full-time worker. As such, they face distinct challenges and have varied needs," says Maria Richards, director of Wilkes University's counseling center.

Uwill's library of on-demand resources addresses a variety of concerns including stress management, anxiety, relationship issues, nutrition, resilience and academic performance. Students can even access wellness programming focused on yoga, meditation and mindfulness. All sessions are guided by Uwill instructors who share short bios on their backgrounds, qualifications and areas of expertise. Once students create an account and identify their focus areas, Uwill suggests helpful videos and resources based on these interests.

In addition, for any graduate students searching for mental health care, Uwill provides secure, confidential and free support with up to four solution-focused teletherapy sessions. Telehealth appointments are available on days, nights and weekends, and the scheduling process is simple. After creating an online profile with Uwill, students can choose a therapist based on personal preferences including availability, issue, gender, language or ethnicity.

With Uwill, Wilkes University aims to provide mental health and wellness support to busy graduate students who may be dealing with family and work responsibilities in addition to coursework and studying. The platform's flexibility allows for access at any time, from any location. For students who opt in, Uwill even provides email and text reminders of teletherapy appointments.

The appeal of Uwill's resources is that they can be individualized to accommodate diverse needs in an accessible and convenient format, whether it is through on-demand programming or through prompt telecounseling sessions," says Richards. "I hope that offering this resource to our graduate students not only helps to enhance their academic success but also their overall well-being."

Though Uwill serves the University's graduate population, Wilkes provides a strong support system for undergraduate students as well. Whether they're residents or commuters, undergraduates who need assistance can contact the Counseling Center on campus or the 24/7 CHAT line at 570-408-CHAT (2428).