Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being

Manage Your Stress

Stress is one of the most frequently reported factors that affect students' academic performance and it is a constant presence in the lives of most students. Stress is the body's response to demand and in fact, a certain amount of stress is not a bad thing. But too much stress can cause headaches, trouble sleeping, depression, anxiety, and lower your immune system. High levels of continuous stress can lead to long-term negative personal and health consequences. Stress can come from many different sources such as increased class workload, change in sleeping habits, roommate conflict, and computer problems.

Campus and Community Services

University life can be stressful for many reasons, and it is not uncommon for students to experience emotional problems during this period of time. Many disturbances in emotional health, including depression, anxiety, self-destructive or suicidal thoughts, have a physical component. And some physical symptoms, (e.g. sleep or appetite disturbance, chest pain, stomach upset) can be caused by emotional distress.

If you have concerns related to your mental health, an evaluation by a Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) counselor can discuss your symptoms and provide treatment options, including a possible psychiatric evaluation. If you are considering the use of mental health medications, Student Health Services (SHS) can provide basic psychiatric care. If SHS cannot safely manage your care, we will provide you with resources to manage your symptoms.

Please contact Counseling & Psychological Services for an assessment and referral for Psychiatry.