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UC reMind: free application created to promote students' mental health

The University of Coimbra (UC) has launched the free UC reMind mobile app to support the mental health and psychological well-being of its students. The app, integrated into the university's 'UC One' platform, offers daily mood tracking, monthly challenges, self-help programs for common university issues, and direct access to information on psychological support services (SASUC) such as therapy groups and individual consultations.

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