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Megan McKnight is the director of the UTC Center for Wellbeing. Photo by Angela Foster.<\/p><\/div>\n

For many students, <\/span>attending college means<\/span> taking on the responsibility of looking after their own safety and <\/span>well-being<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the <\/span>Center for Wellbeing<\/span><\/b><\/a> helps ease that transition. The <\/span>center<\/span> provides programs, resources and peer support that address the many dimensions of student <\/span>well-being<\/span>, including mental health, physical health, recovery and stress management.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Located on the third floor of the University Center, the <\/span>center<\/span> offers a welcoming lounge space where students can relax, connect and learn more about the services available to them.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>center\u2019s<\/span> director, Megan McKnight, said the mission is to equip students with the tools and support they need to thrive during their time at UTC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does your role as director\u00a0entail?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI support a team of three full-time health educators, each with a different focus area. One works on mental health and suicide prevention, another on general wellness and physical health, and the third on substance use and our recovery program. We also have an administrative assistant who supports all of our work, plus graduate and undergraduate interns and a team of peer educators.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to helping my staff design evidence-based health programs driven both by student data and by conversations happening on campus, I also focus on developing our students as leaders in this space. This means helping them learn how to have meaningful conversations with their peers about health and well-being.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are some of the specific things your office offers?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur most visible work is programming that brings well-being practices right into the campus environment. You\u2019ll see us on Chamberlain Field, on Vine Street, or inviting folks into our lounge space for different activities. We cover topics like sleep, mental health, stress management or anything that supports student well-being.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBeyond that, we offer classroom trainings and group sessions on things like suicide prevention and opioid overdose response. We also provide direct services such as health coaching, which is a nonclinical way for students to work on goals around behavior change. Stress is the most common reason students come to us for coaching. We also oversee a recovery program that provides peer-led support for students managing mental health, addiction and eating disorders.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How can students access your services?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMost students connect with us through Instagram (<\/span>utc_cw<\/span><\/b><\/a>) or <\/span>MocSync<\/span><\/b><\/a>, where we post about what\u2019s going on. We also have a physical space on the third floor of the University Center with a lounge, resources and staff who are always happy to talk. For some services, the easiest way to start is through our Instagram page or by dropping by our office.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd yes, we do have massage chairs in the lounge, which students love.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s still a stigma around mental health. What do you want students to know about reaching out?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFirst, I always want students to know they\u2019re not alone. There are so many people on this campus who care about them and their mental health. I understand that it can feel scary to ask for help, especially with the narratives out there that say people should handle things on their own or that asking for help is a weakness.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBut the truth is, it\u2019s the opposite. It\u2019s a brave thing to do. Our data shows that 99% of UTC students say they would never judge a peer for using mental health resources. Faculty and staff I\u2019ve spoken with also deeply care about making sure students are supported. We want students to know it\u2019s OK to ask for help and that this community is here to back them up.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it look like when a student comes up to you and says, \u201cI need help\u201d?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe first thing I do is ask follow-up questions to understand what\u2019s going on so I can connect them with the right resources. If it\u2019s something urgent, like thoughts of suicide, I\u2019ll immediately involve colleagues who can ensure the student is safe while I explain the process and help them get the care they need.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf we\u2019re talking about food insecurity, Student Outreach and Support is the best place to go. If the best resource isn\u2019t in our office, we\u2019ll make sure students get to the right place. Sometimes, students just stop by with questions and we help connect them to the appropriate support.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, the Center for Wellbeing isn\u2019t only about mental health?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cExactly. While mental health is a big part of our work, we address all areas of well-being. <\/span>The case management team we have here is great at answering questions for students about the options that exist and making referrals. But our team can support that, too. If you don\u2019t know where to go, the Center for Wellbeing is a good first stop. Our staff know the resources and can make sure students get to the right place, even if it\u2019s not us. We have an open-door policy and we often have students stop in with questions.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more<\/h4>\n

Visit UTC<\/a><\/p>\n

Center for Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n

How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n

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