RESOURCES

UH Student Basic Needs

• Osa and Dean Hedges: "Last year, we heard from a number of faculty looking for resources and assistance for students facing food and housing insecurity due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many also inquired about health and wellness resources both on campus and in the community. The UH system put together a UH System Basic Needs Group to compile in one place a listing of such resources and services as a reference for anyone assisting students." 

• Resources for food assistance, financial help, health services, housing and shelter, and more

Haylin Dennison, LCSW

• Haylin Dennison, our very own confidential counselor for JABSOM students, can be scheduled with by going to haylindennison.com (under "Health Care Professionals, JABSOM) or calling/texting to (808) 364-7592. She will be available for appointments (telehealth or in-person). In addition, Monique Haas, a therapist who works in her group will also be available for appointments on Thursdays from 5pm-9pm

• Ward Village Office Location: 401 Kamakee Street STE 305 Honolulu, HI 96814

• Want to learn more? Here is an introductory talk about her services and about reaching out for help (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d3X88qHvyM)

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) 

• • • Available for urgent walk-in appointments or telephone crisis consultations from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Students should call ahead to request an urgent walk-in appointment at (808) 956-7927

    • Takes 2 - 3 weeks to set up sessions (4 - 6 sessions).

      • Intake phone call [referral to provider or schedule follow-up with a CSDC psychologist

      • CSDC psychologist then does initial meeting and then sets up referral to CSDC psychologist

    • Students can check out other offerings at the CSDC website: http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/counseling/

    • **If you are unsure where to turn to or are feeling unsure/uncomfortable about seeking help, please feel to contact Dr. Teranishi or Dr. Burgess.**

Ka Malu a Waʻahila

• • • Ka Malu a Waʻahila, a JABSOM program that offers free therapy services, monthly group support sessions and self-help tools 

    • https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/09/10/new-mental-health-program-uh-caters-indigenous-students-needs/

Physician Support Line 

• • • https://www.physiciansupportline.com/ 

    • What we offer:

      • • • This free, confidential support line is staffed by psychiatrists. It provides support for medical students, residents, and fellows, 8am-1am Eastern Time,

          • 7 days a week. Visit the website or call (888) 409-0141.

          • Anonymity. We do not report to any institution or entity and do not ask you to disclose identifying information

          • Our training in various therapeutic modalities in navigating immediate stressors

          • Additional mental health resources outside of PSL

    • What we do not offer:

      • • • A doctor patient relationship/continuity of care

          • Medication prescription or recommendation

          • Psychiatric consultation on patients

HMSA Online Care App

• • • https://hmsa.com/well-being/online-care/ 

    • Mental health professionals are available through this app.  During the current pandemic, there are no co-payments for all visits using the HMSA online care app. HMSA’s Online Care is available to anyone in Hawaii. You don’t have to be an HMSA member to use Online Care. However, you must be 18 years or older to enroll. Usually not more than a 10 minute wait to see a provider. 

Psychology Today

• • • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?search=honolulu 

    • Website for local therapists offering telehealth services. You can search for therapists by location, insurance, issues, gender, sexual identity, types of therapy, etc. 

Here are a few other suggested sites from a JABSOM professor that they often suggest to their patients via Plushcare that were passed along from other seasoned docs on Plushcare. Many of them accept insurance and have discounted cash pay prices. The caveat is most likely these are mainland counselors/therapists and they may not have exact experience with Medical Student specific issues or the dynamics of Hawaii etc. 

• • • Find a Counselor or therapist - here are a few websites that offer virtual therapy with a licensed professional:

      • • • betterhelp.com

          • e-psychiatry.com

          • talkspace.com

          • www.openpathcollective.org

            • • Offers low cost therapy to seek a therapist in your area.

    • Access to a Psychiatrist: MDLive

      • • • MDLive provides access to psychiatrists in all states who can prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.

          • AMWELL online psychiatry services are available nationwide.  https://amwell.com/cm/services/online-psychiatry/

    • Help with addiction or substance abuse: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

      • • • SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, you can contact: 

• • • Call 911 or go to the nearest ER

    • Hawaii Cares: Oahu (808) 832-3100 (Oahu) | toll free 1-800-753-6879 (Neighbor Island)

      • This is a free local, mental health and substance use call center 24/7. Supports adults and adolescents through crisis, treatment, and recovery. The UH Manoa CSDC refers students to this call center for urgent issues and after hours.

      • Website: https://hicares.hawaii.gov/

    • Crisis Text Line -- text ALOHA to 741-741

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (dial 988) suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    • Lifeline Crisis Chat (online messaging):  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

    • Self-Harm Hotline (1-800-DONT CUT) (1-800-366-8288)

    • National Crisis Line -- Anorexia & Bulimia (1-800-233-4357)

    • GLBT National Help Center Hotline (1-888-843-4564)

    • National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line (1-800-622-2255)

JABSOM COVID-19 Updates

• • • https://jabsom.hawaii.edu/jabsomresources-coronavirus/ 

Kakaako Wellness Classes

• • • Although our Kakaako Wellness Classes are currently on hold, a few of the instructors are offering on-line options. These classes have been free to the JABSOM community because these instructors graciously volunteer their time.  Please show them your love and thank them for all they do!

      • • • YOGA

            • • Mariana Larez, is inviting those who are interested, to participate in online classes sponsored by Lulu Lemon where she also teaches. Visit this link to check out the class schedule.

              • https://kalakaua-community.com/ 

          • ZUMBA

            • • Tammy Kasuya, has created videos so people can workout at their own convenience. If you've already taken her Zumba class and filled out the waiver form, you're good to go. If you haven't, please email Dr. Hirose-Wong for the form. 

          • TAI CHI

            • • Chip Ellis, who usually teaches Tai Chi for Beginners, and Intermediate Level Taijiquan is inviting you to join his classes online via Zoom. If you are interested or have any questions, email Chip directly at cellis@ucera.org

JABSOM Mindful Practice Hawaii Group

• • • Date/Time: Wednesdays (1st of the month at 12:30 pm) (each session is ~30 minutes) via Zoom.  

    • Facilitator: Trained JABSOM facilitators host sessions sharing various topics, perspectives and experiences to cope with stressors, work adjustments, uncertainty, as well as boost your mindfulness and resilience.  

    • Open invitation (please feel free to forward to your colleagues) 

    • Click this link to register, for just one or all of the sessions for 2021, then check your email for a ZOOM confirmation with the login info.

    • For previous recorded sessions, please see this link to access the videos. *JABSOM ACCESS ONLY*

Headspace

• • • If you sign up with AMA/HMA at JABSOM, one of the perks is to get Headspace for free for 2 years! There are lots of meditation clips, bedtime stories, workout, and more! 

Websites for reducing stress/anxiety and helping sleep:

• • • CALM  https://www.calm.com/

    • INSIGHT TIMER https://insighttimer.com/

Wellness Trackers

• myPHIT: http://www.myphit.org/themes

  • Choose a theme that aligns with your personal wellness needs or design your own. 

  • Create a SMART goal to ensure success.

  • Track and Assess your PHIT: Record your success and challenges Daily for the next 30 days. To foster your successful completion, you will receive an email reminder with a link to go directly to your project and document. 

JABSOM Health Sciences Library

• • • Variety of brain breaks available, scattered throughout the library open area & stacks!

Mindful Moment

• • • If you are feeling overwhelmed or exhausted from recent events:

      • • • Notice - Acknowledge - Be Open to Feelings.  There is no "right" way to feel.  Do not try to suppress your feelings.  Oftentimes the more we try to avoid negative feelings, the "bigger" they become.  If we don't acknowledge feelings, they don't disappear, they get suppressed and stored within us.  Instead, acknowledge and notice what you are feeling -- take the time to notice how these emotions feel/affect your body.  Be gentle with yourself.  What do you need in that moment?  By listening to yourself and identifying your needs you are practicing self compassion

          • Connect with a Compassionate Listener.  Perhaps you're in a space where you can't hear yourself or identify your own needs.  In a time like this, is there a person in your life you can turn to who can be a compassionate listener for you?  Someone who will just listen to you without judgment, without trying to "fix" anything.  You could ask someone you trust if they can hold that space for you for a bit so you can talk and be heard.  There is something about being valued and heard that can help shift our emotional state, or at least feel emotionally supported.   

          • Breathe.  Perhaps what you need is a moment to disconnect from all the information coming at you and have a quiet moment to yourself.  The "Calming Breath" breath is a breathing exercise that you can use when you feel stress or tension starting to build up, or when you want to calm down "quickly."

            • • Take a deep breath in through your nose for the count of 4 (count one thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four thousand to set a slow, steady pace)

              • Hold your breath for a count of 2

              • Release slowly, exhaling through slightly pursed lips for a count of 8

              • Repeat sequence until you feel calmer

              • Note: The key is the extended exhalation. That is what activates the body's relaxation response to help slow down the heart rate.

• Spotify playlists

  • • • • Study Jazz

          • • • Cafe Jazz https://open.spotify.com/album/1nMHkGDJwTvoW3LTTdUVwA?si=eRYKUeXRQfejLeNLMMTqMA

              • Starbucks Coffeehouse https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LPsYH4hIRjLUKXuZd2vAt?si=Yb4fffmpRS-mutDtTIGQiA

        • Classical Study Music

          • • • General https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3sw0t0icwozVoQP5J2Z8cX?si=dq2CN0u7QT-iFK76CEI53g

              • London Symphony Orchestra https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9l01QzlK1Yo?si=lv9pOy9hRZq7302VXLuXIQ

              • Space themed https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX0i61tT0OnnK?si=PWf2M9wJQw6yiVca2SKDkg

        • Study Instrumentals

          • • • Movie instrumentals https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sNDAFPubg3k4CuyH1fqrR?si=VWeFlurITImmw4VAaqDz-Q

              • Brain Food https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWXLeA8Omikj7?si=105vLRHDSXG_ezBi3MiV-w

              • Korean OST instrumentals https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXbbMUWc2KuOB?si=J9JX_Q0fS66zVXfUHl3KcA

              • Productivity playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31jyNIOBwr1OA4OfP3JwDq?si=CMVTHKqTTNGBL6yPPpwZ6Q

        • Jammin'

          • • • Local jamz https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QCwVkGw4iP5fqCPligJfg?si=dNAFy0lGSzeNFYnFOvZU5Q

              • Funk & Soul https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWWvhKV4FBciw?si=KQFywxq0QBquhDVzH-eJoA

              • Throwback Party https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX7F6T2n2fegs?si=EcbXjNFBQOGFjPkmVQGr5w

        • Study Break

          • • • Study Break https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX1dvMSwf27JO?si=C1a78tjJRDGMOD5HHXmePw

              • Workout Hits https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWVciwe52Zt0R?si=AlSxUaffSKyNhP2ioZC1Gg

              • Songs to Sing in the Car https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWWMOmoXKqHTD?si=I07db81pT3Gg3KGEP_CP0Q

              • Disney https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX8C9xQcOrE6T?si=oc_XPOqySOaD4phvWBsGRg

        • Got a playlist you'd like to see featured on here? Please send in your suggestions!! Click on the button at the bottom of this page~

• Podcasts

  • • • • The Happiness Lab 

          • • • https://open.spotify.com/show/3i5TCKhc6GY42pOWkpWveG?si=nISkO7uxQ4yr7cofaO-s8Q

              • "...Yale professor, Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale-- the most popular class in the university's 300-year history-- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising & inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness..."

        • Docs Talk Story 

          • • • https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/docstalkstory/home 

              • JABSOM's very own student-led podcast! :)

              • "...aims to give students more insight on the various (seemingly unending number of) specialties available in medicine and what it might look like to practice in those specialties here in Hawaii. I think most of us can agree that there’s just not enough time to experience them all before it comes time for us to choose, especially in the midst of a pandemic that limits a lot of our clinical exposure opportunities!"

• Videos for a giggle...

  • • • • A serious case of the giggles...

          • • • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UctRZ91m9XA

        • A catastrophic misunderstanding...

          • • • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giG4hKQXAkg

        • Full of bright ideas...

          • • • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU9YPVf17AU

        • Gait examination or dance class?...

          • • • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6VQDNIZH7U

        • Chips on your shoulder...

          • • • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A8nEfYmmtM

• Terrible Jokes

  • • • • "Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now."  

        • "I tried playing hide & seek in the hospital, but they kept finding me in the ICU!" 

        • "What's the quickest way to treat a patient with hypothermia? Put them in the corner of a room, it's 90 degrees." 

        • "A friend of mine made so many rash decisions that he became a dermatologist." 

        • "What does the Dentist of the Year get? A nice, big plaque."

        • "What do you call a doctor who fixes websites? A URL-ologist."