Personal Counseling

College is a time of learning and transition for many individuals, which can be exciting and sometimes stressful. As students learn more about themselves, their peers, their communities and the world at large they explore and develop their sense of self, their interests, and strengths. Some students may feel a call to help others, while some students learn that they themselves need more help and support as stressors may make life more difficult to navigate on one's own. There are many local and national resources available to get involved with the mental health and wellness community as a helper, as well as resources that can help you or your loved ones get help in coping with mental health concerns.

Kognito At-Risknew window is an online, interactive training simulation used at more than 350 campuses nationwide. Learn to identify and talk to peers exhibiting signs of psychological distress and motivate them to seek appropriate help. This innovative online simulation will enhance your skills through direct practice in a risk-free environment with student avatars. The training covers identification of students experiencing various types distress along with practice conversations to motivate those students to seek help. Click the link to register and take the free course.

The National Alliance on Mental Illnessnew window is an organization dedicated to education about mental illness and supporting and improving the lives of those who live with mental illness. NAMI’s website provides information about different mental health disorders such as:

• ADHDnew window
• Anxietynew window
• Bipolar disordernew window
• Depressionnew window
• Eating disordersnew window
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disordernew window

NAMI also provides information on living with a mental health diagnosisnew window, such as understanding a diagnosis, how to deal with a crisis, and how to find a qualified mental health provider. NAMI also provides opportunities for loved ones to get involved and help those who have mental health disorders.

Are you concerned that you are struggling with stress, sadness, or anxiety? Do you worry that you, or someone you care about, might have a mental health disorder? Seeking the appropriate help in a timely fashion is important to helping yourself get on track to mental health and wellness. One of the first tools you can use is a mental health screening. While this will not provide a diagnosis, through a few questions, it can determine if there may be something more going on that you should speak to a mental health professional about. Mental Health Americanew window provides free tools that take only a few minutes. They offer screenings for:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Alcohol or substance abuse

If you would like to discuss your screening results with someone in Counseling & Advising, fill out our scheduling request formnew window.

ULifeline and Transition Year are mental health resources specifically geared toward college students.

ULifelinenew window has additional screening tools and information about specific mental health disorders, as well as focusing on what an individual can do to promote wellness in their lives.

Transition Yearnew window has a focus on mental health, but also touches on a number of other issues, including choosing a college, transferring, and integrating into student life.