At UTRGV School of Medicine, we understand that medical school can be a stressful period, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed at times. That’s why medical students are encouraged to seek counseling services to address any issues impacting their life decisions, personal well-being, and academic performance.

UTRGV SOM provides counseling and mental health support services to medical students who may be experiencing signs of depression, anxiety, academic stressors, loss of confidence, sleep difficulties, family/relationship problems, substance abuse, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Our goal is to provide you with a supportive and nurturing environment that is designed to meet the demands of your individual health needs and help you achieve a greater life balance.

As a UTRGV SOM student, you have access to clinical therapists who are available for online or in-office services. Your clinical therapists are dedicated to improving your quality of life by providing you with support for your emotional health and overall well-being.

Services Offered

• Mental Health Counseling
• Crisis Intervention Services
• Presentations/Trainings
• Mental Health Resources
• Interactive Screening Program (Coming Soon!)

If you are a UTRGV medical student and are interested in counseling services, or would like a consultation, you can contact one of our clinical therapists by email or phone to schedule an appointment.

Confidentiality
Laws and guidelines protect the privacy of your information from being shared without your written permission. There are rare but important exceptions to this, mainly involving immediate safety concerns.

Note: The following exceptions to confidentiality do exist. (a) Client case records may be used for the purpose of supervision, professional development, and consultation within the counseling center. In such cases, all efforts will be made to hide any unnecessary identifying information. (b) It is determined that you are a danger to yourself or someone else. (c) Abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly, or disabled persons is suspected. (d) Sexual contact with another health professional is disclosed by the client. (e) The therapist is ordered by a court or otherwise required by law to disclose information. (f) You authorize in writing to release your information.

The SOM clinical therapists can help students connect to community resources that might be helpful. Such resources include longer-term therapy, psychiatric services, and specialized treatment for substance use disorders. The SOM clinical therapists can also be available for consultations with faculty, staff, and students who have concerns about others in their academic community.