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SAU Tech Announces Partnership with Online Therapy Provider BetterMynd

Camden, AR, October 21, 2024 – Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is proud to announce a partnership with BetterMynd, an online therapy provider that partners exclusively with colleges and universities in the US to provide their students with access to free, high-quality counseling services.

In response to the growing importance of mental health awareness and the evolving needs of our community, Southern Arkansas University Tech has taken a proactive approach to expand the support and resources available to our campus community. The partnership with BetterMynd will enable students to access confidential and convenient mental health services remotely, providing them with the flexibility to prioritize their mental well-being within their busy schedules.

BetterMynd supplements on-campus mental health resources by providing free and highly personalized online therapy to students to meet their unique needs, including access to 50-minute scheduled counseling sessions, a diverse network of mental health clinicians, and the scheduling flexibility needed for students to make meaningful progress with mental health challenges. Sessions can take place anywhere the student is most comfortable, during the day, at night, or on weekends.

“Many of our students struggle with mental health issues. We are aware of this and want to take positive steps to provide them with the assistance they need. BetterMynd offers an option for virtual counseling so that students have access to professionals 24/7. I am excited that we have been able to offer this service for them,” said Dr. Valerie Wilson, Vice Chancellor for Academics at SAU Tech.

"I know how hard it can be for a college student to struggle with their mental health and access the support and treatment they need in a confidential and timely manner,” said BetterMynd Founder & CEO Cody Semrau, “so I founded BetterMynd with a simple mission: to help colleges and universities make mental health support more accessible to their students.”

To learn more visit here: https://www.sautech.edu/personal-counseling-services/

About BetterMynd: Founded in 2017, BetterMynd is the online therapy solution of choice for 100+ college and university counseling centers throughout the US. Through their national network of 400+ licensed, in-state mental health counselors and proprietary, HIPAA-compliant online platform, BetterMynd partners exclusively with higher education institutions and has helped thousands of students get the help they need from the privacy and convenience of their laptops and smartphones.

You can learn more about BetterMynd by visiting https://www.bettermynd.com.

About SAU Tech: SAU Tech is a two-year public college that is part of the Southern Arkansas University System. The College began in 1968 and today has an average enrollment of over 1,800 students. SAU Tech offers NJCAA men's and women's basketball, softball, and baseball, and provides students with housing options and full student life. Cheerleading, the Tech Scholars Program, and the Tech Choir are all options for SAU Tech’s students. SAU Tech employs around 160 staff and faculty and is located inside Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Arkansas. SAU Tech operates under the governance of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Arkansas University System located in Magnolia, Arkansas. The chancellor of SAU Tech reports to the president of the Southern Arkansas University System, Dr. Bruno Hicks. The president is advised by a governor-appointed board of trustees.