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AnxieTEA

Life is full of events that can bring up anxious thoughts and feelings, so come spill the tea with us! Although our experiences vary from person to person and day to day, many of us can relate to feeling overwhelmed, perplexed, or even ashamed of our anxiety at times. You’re not alone! Connect with a cozy, non-clinical peer community each week for a literal cup of hot tea, conversation, mutual support, and coping strategies! No formal diagnosis required.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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Bevo's Broken Hearts Club

Breakups – whether romantic, platonic, or familial – can be challenging and lonely. If you’re brokenhearted and feeling alone, we’re here to remind each other that we aren’t! In this peer-led community, we will vent about our broken hearts, encourage healing and self-reflection, and discover what healthy relationships can look like by building new ones together.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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Black Sheep: Outsiders Together

Sometimes we feel like we’re on the outside of our communities, be it family, friends, religious groups, identity-based community, or on campus, etc., leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness (and that’s okay!). Join Black Sheep as we navigate these feelings, build confidence in expressing ourselves, and learn to take up the space we deserve. Everyone is welcome to share and find support as we grow together. Come join the Herd, we’d love to have you!

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Connecting to Cultures

Join a community of peers from various backgrounds to explore our experiences with culture, mental health, and the beliefs and values that have influenced us. Through open discussions and activities, members will build relationships in an environment of mutual appreciation and curiosity. Take a break from the grind and join us as we share stories and find joy in our unexpected similarities and differences.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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Escaping the Parent Trap: Reflecting on Family Relationships Through Film

This community offers Longhorns a place to reflect on family relationships and how they have shaped who we are, how we see the world and how we show up in other relationships. Film can be a fun and helpful tool for sparking these conversations, so each week we'll take turns sharing clips from a variety of movies and use them to discuss the dynamics, conflicts and emotional journeys on screen and how they relate to our own. All are welcome!

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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Heavy Hearts Collective: Support for Sadness & Depression

Have you been feeling the weight of sadness, grief, or depression? In this community, we share our stories and support each other through the loneliness and self-judgment that often accompany tough times. We'll use low-effort activities like journaling and doodling to explore our emotions as we engage in discussion, anonymous advice sessions, and more. At your own pace, join us in opening up without filters and connecting over shared struggles. No formal diagnosis required.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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Hooked on Self-Compassion

Join a supportive, peer-led community designed to help students cultivate self-love and resilience in the face of academic and personal pressures. We create a cozy, non-judgmental environment where fellow Longhorns can challenge imposter syndrome, share struggles, and explore healthier relationships with ourselves and our goals. Through discussions, self-reflection, and low-pressure activities, we strive to remind each other that growth, self-worth and connection matter more than perfection.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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InvisiBUDDIES: Navigating Life with Invisible Disabilities

Life while managing an invisible disability can often be overwhelming, especially when also managing academics. In this peer-led community, we’ll share hacks and resources for managing our disabilities and connect with each other over this often-unseen part of our lives. Whether trying to balance classes with medical needs or dealing with internalized stigma or impostor syndrome, we all deserve support and community. No formal diagnosies is required.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellness

Finding a supportive LGBTQIA+ community can be challenging, especially when you're busy with academics or still working through complex parts of your identity or personal history. Within LGBTQIA Mental Wellness we delve into the many facets of being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community while creating opportunities for joy and well-being. Through artistic activities, intentional conversation and storytelling, we explore this piece of our lives while learning from each other. Come join a community that is welcoming for all, centered around our unique journeys.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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Longhorns Who Carry the Burdens of Others

Do you care for friends, family members or loved ones who are navigating mental health challenges, addiction or other difficult life circumstances? This space is for you! Our mission is to create an environment that acknowledges the challenges that can come with supporting others, helps us build resilience and promotes empowerment through support among fellow students who can truly relate. Through low-pressure conversations and restorative self-care practices, we aim to ensure that those who always show up for others also have a place to rest and feel supported themselves.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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New Roots: Cultivating Black Mental Wellness

Being open about your emotions and mental health can be daunting while navigating the demands of college, especially if you were raised in a community where talking about mental health was stigmatized. Join us for a supportive environment where fellow Black students connect over our shared experiences and feel encouraged and empowered as we explore vulnerability, self-care, and community-care together.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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Shy Longhorns Society

Are you shy, introverted or socially anxious? All of the above? No worries. At a campus as big as UT, it can be difficult to be shy and make meaningful connections and friendships. At the Shy Longhorns Society, we come together to create a community built upon support and validation for the struggles of being socially anxious or shy at UT. We remind each other that we are not alone and come up with ways to overcome our difficulties together.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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We'll Be(v)O-kay: Overcoming Worries about the Future

Do you often find yourself struggling with uncertainty about the future awaiting you after graduation? In this community, we will connect over common experiences like imposter syndrome and self-doubt while fostering an environment where everyone can talk openly about the worries, excitement, fears and many other emotions related to being future Texas alums. Join us as we validate those feelings while helping each other find ways to live in the moment and enjoy the time we have at UT without being constantly overwhelmed or preoccupied by the future.

Note: This is not a replacement for clinical mental health services.

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