{"id":917,"date":"2018-09-28T19:56:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T19:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/?page_id=917"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:42:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:42:34","slug":"well-being","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/life-at-ut-health\/well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Well-Being"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;far&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Counseling Services<\/h2>\n<p>While it is important to look after your physical health and well-being, it is just as important to care for you emotional and mental health, as well. Living in a new country with new customs and methods can sometimes come with new challenges and hardships. Culture shock can be a frustrating and challenging reality for many international visitors. But you don\u2019t have to adjust alone!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reach out to family members<\/li>\n<li>Make contact with other international visitors at UT Health and ask them how they adjusted<\/li>\n<li>Cook some food from your home country<\/li>\n<li>Make an appointment with our counseling center<\/li>\n<li>Reach out to OIS. We are here for you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The counseling center also provides resources for after-hours mental health emergencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UT Health Student Counseling Center: (210) 567-2648 \u2013 the answering service will provide a prompt to select the option to speak with a trained mental health professional to help those in crisis.<\/li>\n<li>Mental Health Hotline: 1-800-273-8255<\/li>\n<li>Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433<\/li>\n<li>Rape Crisis Center 24-hour Hotline: (210) 349-7273<\/li>\n<li>Text support for those in crisis text: 741741<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;panel single-border colorized-border border-colorized-theme-accent single-border-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Need To Talk?<\/h2>\n<p>Are you having a hard time adjusting to life at UT Health? We are here to help! Please reach out to the Office of International Services or the Student Counseling Center. We are here to support you.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button \" href=\"https:\/\/students.uthscsa.edu\/counseling\/\">Student Counseling Center<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bleed roomy&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ruled-heading\">Culture Shock<\/h2>\n<p>Living in a new country can be overwhelming and uncertain, which can sometimes lead to a phenomenon called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goabroad.com\/articles\/culture-shock-stages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Culture Shock<\/a>. Culture Shock is defined as\u00a0the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. It is a common cycle for those who have relocated to a different country, or even city, for any length of time. So if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, don&#8217;t worry! You&#8217;re not alone! And it will get better.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ruled-heading\">Spirituality<\/h2>\n<p>In the United States, you are free to practice any religion or none at all. While everyone is different, some people believe that spirituality helps their mental health and overall well-being.Below are some places of worship around UT Health (but please note that this is a non-comprehensive list):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Islamic Center of San Antonio<\/li>\n<li>Grace Point Church<\/li>\n<li>Medical Center Baptist Church<\/li>\n<li>Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints<\/li>\n<li>Oxford United Methodist Church<\/li>\n<li>Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of San Anto<span style=\"font-size: inherit\">nio<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"section-hero-header-title\">Wat DhammaBucha Buddhist Temple<\/li>\n<li>Beth AM Congregation (Synagogue)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;far&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Counseling Services While it is important to look after your physical health and well-being, it is just as important to care for you emotional and mental health, as well. 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