Whether you’re dealing with the common symptoms of stress, depression, or anxiety, have experienced a traumatic event, or are worried about a friend, colleague, or student, we have services that can help.
When can we help?
- You’re finding it hard to work, because you’re anxious or sad
- You’re having trouble sleeping or concentrating, or you’re sleeping too much
- You don’t enjoy activities you once looked forward to
- You’re distressed about a relationship with another person
- You’re concerned about feelings or behaviors having to do with food, alcohol, drugs, sex, or other issues
- You feel lonely, isolated, angry, or irritable
- Talking to your friends or parents about a problem doesn't really help
- You’re worried about a student, colleague, or friend
- You, your living group, or your workgroup are coping with a traumatic event
Our clinicians are available to any MIT students who feel stressed or troubled. It’s a sign of strength to recognize these kinds of concerns and make a plan to deal with them constructively.
We can also help if you are worried about a friend, colleague, or student.
Who do we help?
Students: Student Mental Health & Counseling services are included in your Institute fees; you will have no copay, and your health insurance will not be billed.
For employees and others: MIT staff, faculty, postdocs, and adult household members have access to MyLife Services—a free and confidential resource available 24/7 for any work-life need, including stress management and emotional and mental health support. Through MyLife Services, you can receive up to four free, confidential counseling sessions per concern with a licensed mental health professional. If you or your adult household member choose to continue seeing a mental health professional for an ongoing concern after those four sessions, you may use your health insurance coverage, and copayments may be required. MyLife Services also has a network of experts who are available for legal, financial, sleep, career, and nutrition consultations.
Call MyLife Services at 844-405-5433 or visit mitmylifeservices.com for confidential assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.