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>> Hi, everyone.

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>> Hey.

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>> [Background Music] We're

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from San Diego City College
Student Health Center.

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>> Did you know that the Student
Health Center is now offering

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free confidential
telemedicine and teletherapy

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to eligible city
college students?

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>> What's teletherapy?

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>> Teletherapy is
mental health counseling

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and support offered
via video chat.

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>> Why would I need to do that?

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>> There's a lot going on
in the world right now.

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It's confusing, and
chaotic, and conflicting,

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and it has a toll
on our students.

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Speaking to a mental health
counselor allows them the

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abilities to balance their own
personal stressors while also

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meeting their academic
responsibilities.

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It's a unique space.

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It's a nonbiased, nonjudgmental
and confidential space for them

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to discuss any issues
they are facing.

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>> But does teletherapy
even work?

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>> Yes. Overall, the research
shows that teletherapy is just

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as effective as traditional
face to face counselling

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in a variety of circumstances.

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>> And is it safe?

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>> Yes. The Student Health
Center uses a HIPAA encrypted

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Zoom account to ensure a secure
connection for its student.

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>> What if I live with
roommates or family members,

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how can they ensure
that I have the privacy?

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>> Counselors will work with
dedication and commitment

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to support students in
creating privacy, whether it is

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through the use of a safe word
or in finding a quiet area

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in the home, like the
bathroom or in the car.

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>> How much should
these services cost?

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>> Nothing.

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Services are free
because it's covered

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by your student health fee.

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>> All right, cool.

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So, is it only available
in English?

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>> Sessions are available
in multiple languages.

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Please reach out to find out
about other language options.

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>> OK. So, how would I know

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if a teletherapy is
necessarily a good fit

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for my specific needs?

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>> You can visit us at the
Student Health Centers' website

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and make sure you click on the
mental health counseling tab

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so you can request the easy and
simple phone call consultation

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with one of our counselors.

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>> Students can also
be connected

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to supportive community
referrals

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to ensure basic needs are
being met, such as food,

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housing and healthcare.

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And to learn more about the
different virtual support groups

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that are being offered by the
department, staying connected

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with peers now is more
important than ever.

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>> What if I have
questions about COVID-19

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or another medical
related issue?

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>> Student Health Center is
also student's first thought

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for their physical health needs.

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We too have transition
to the virtual world

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and are now offering
telephone consultations

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and telemedicine services.

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Covered by your student health
fee, these services are free

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and confidential for all
city college students.

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>> While you're on the Student
Health Centers' website,

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make sure to check out the tab
for the student health clinic.

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There, you'll find the most

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up to date information
related to COVID-19.

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There, you will also be able
to request a consultation

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with a nurse practitioner
or a physician.

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This will give you
the opportunity

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to explore any physical
health symptoms you might

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be experiencing.

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>> So, spread the word.

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Please let your students and
any friends or family you have

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at City College know about
these invaluable resources.

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>> Thank you.

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>> Thanks.

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>> We hope to hear
from you soon.

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