Counseling and Psychological Services

Self-Help Links

National Organizations

To learn more about mental health disorders and treatment, please visit any of the following websites:

Active Minds
American Psychological Association (APA)
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Jed Campus works nationally to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress among college and university students.
MentalHealth.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Common Concerns

Academic Challenges

Learning Disabilities:

Student Accessibility Services at St. Cloud State

Procrastination and Perfectionism:

The many faces of perfectionism (APA)

Study Skills:

Academic Learning Center at St. Cloud State

Test Anxiety:

Overcoming Test Anxiety

Time Management:

Academic Learning Center at St. Cloud State

Alcohol and Drug Use

What is alcohol abuse? (Helpguide)
What is drug abuse and addiction? (Helpguide)
Drug abuse information (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
U-Choose is St. Cloud State's interactive program focused on reduction of high-risk alcohol use, with many alcohol and drug resources.
Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Find Narcotics Anonymous meetings

Anger

Controlling your anger (APA)
Dealing with Angry Thoughts and Feelings (Website - Binghampton Univ.)
Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)

Anxiety

Help! I'm having a panic attack! (YouTube Video)
How can I stop worrying so much? (YouTube Video)
What is anxiety and how is it treated? (Website w/resources)
Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)

Career Concerns

St. Cloud State Career Center

Culture Shock

Depression

Men and depression
Personal story by Dwayne Johnson (YouTube Video)
Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)

Domestic Violence

St. Cloud State Women's Center
Sexual Violence and Misconduct resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
St. Cloud domestic violence shelter (Anna Marie’s Alliance)

Eating Concerns

About eating disorders (ULifeline)
Eating disorders factsheet (MHA)
Food and mental health
Medical consequences of eating disorders
Tips for healthy eating (Helpguide)
Types of eating disorders (NIMH)

Emotion Regulation/Distress Tolerance

Distress Tolerance Skills (Website GoodTherapy.org DBT)
Pros and Cons of Coping Skills

General Self-Care

50 Ways to Take a Break (Poster)
Gratitude Letter (Berkeley Website - Greater Good in Action)
Self-Compassion Break (Berkeley Website-Greater Good in Action)
Self-Compassion Overview (YouTube Video-Dr. Kristin Neff)
Will drawing help? (Website w/exercises)

Grief and Loss

Coping with Grief (Website)
The Grieving Process (YouTube Video)
What is grief and how do you cope? (Helpguide)

Helpful Apps

Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer Issues

GLBT Services at St. Cloud State
National and international LGBTQA organizations (Arizona State University Safe Zone)
It Gets Better Project
CentraCare's Gendering Sexuality Clinic

Meditation

I'd like to try meditation (Website w/guided exercises)
Mindfulness Meditation (Website w/guided exercises and articles)
Self-Compassion (Website w/guided exercises)

Money Management

Non-Traditional Students

Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education

Personal Growth

Fear of Failure and Taking Risks (YouTube Video)
Vulnerability in Relationships (TedTalk)

Sexual Assault

What should I do if I’ve been assaulted?
Gender Violence Resources Office at St. Cloud State
Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center
National Sexual Assault Hotline (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)

Shyness/Social Anxiety

Sleep

How to Sleep Better
Sleep Hygiene
Types of sleep problems (Helpguide)
Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)

Social Media Use/Gaming

Escaping Video Game Addiction (TedTalk, Personal Story)
Are you a Social Media Addict? (Website, Self-Assessment)
Video Game Addiction - Is it a thing? (Website, Article)

Stress

What is stress? (Helpguide)
Stress management (Helpguide)
Relaxation techniques (Helpguide)

Study Skills

Academic Learning Center at St. Cloud State
Effective Study

Suicide

Warning signs for suicide (ULifeline)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
U.S. suicide statistics and prevention information (NIMH)
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24
www.ok2talk.org

Time Management

Academic Learning Center at St. Cloud State

Veterans

Veterans’ Resources at St. Cloud State

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