SHARE Chats: Individual Peer Support

What Are SHARE Chats?

SHARE Chats are a private, non-clinical, one-on-one resource for support and validation from fellow UT Austin students who’ve been there. All of our SHARE Support Specialists are certified in Mental Health First Aid and have a semester+ of training in helping peers explore and articulate thoughts and emotions, navigate tough decisions, identify inner strengths, and connect to other resources that can support their mental health and well-being.

Individual SHARE Chats may be helpful for students who:

• are undecided about whether to pursue therapy (or any other campus resource) and want to learn more about their options from a student’s perspective.
• want to improve their social confidence, self-compassion, or relationships but find older adults intimidating to reach out to for help.
• have difficulty talking about mental health or seeking support and could use reassurance from someone with a similar background.
• need someone to vent to about the stresses of life so they can avoid placing the burden entirely on family, friends, or partners.
• want help from a third party to talk through complex situations, make tough decisions, or define personal wellness goals.
• already have a relationship with a therapist, but want to connect with a peer in a non-clinical setting to talk about their shared experiences and/or diagnoses and exchange coping strategies.

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