Counseling and Psychological Services
It's a Stressful Time of Year. Mental Health Resources Are Available at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí CAPS | Golden Guide
Mental health concerns have been increasing in young people nationwide. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí has a variety of resources to support students, including Counseling and Psychological Services, the university's main mental health provider.
Students Find Their Place to Thrive at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life.
IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws
The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.
Are You Experiencing Election Anxiety?
Jennifer Knott of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections.
IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
¹ú²úÂ×Àí staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
A Circle of Support
A new event on campus seeks to offer support and community for students who have lost loved ones.
Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff
The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students with both on and off…
Step Up & Speak Out Moves To KSUMobile
Mental health issues are an increasing concern on college campuses across the country, with faculty and staff often a resource for students to turn to in difficult situations. In 2013, Step Up & Speak Out was created to assist university community members in understanding the reso…
Doctoral Candidate Qualifies for Weightlifting Nationals
As a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, along with being a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Intern, one would assume that Brooke Leonelli has enough on her plate. You can add participating in weightlifting competitions. Leonelli had always been…
Student Mental Health Visioning Puts Well-Being Of Students In Focus
As the pandemic raged on throughout 2020, a plan was already in the works to better serve students' mental health. It was executed at the right time. After recognizing the need to continue focusing on mental health efforts as a university and stepping up its services, the thought process shift…
