Counseling and Psychological Services
Self-Help Links
Common Concerns
Academic Challenges
Academic Support:
- St. Cloud State University Academic Support
- St. Cloud State University Tutoring Resources
Learning Disabilities:
- Student Accessibility Services at St. Cloud State
Study Skills:
- Academic Learning Center at St. Cloud State
- Academic Support at St. Cloud State
Test Anxiety:
- 10 Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety (Princeton Review)
Alcohol and Drug Use
- What is alcohol abuse? (HelpGuide)
- What is drug abuse and addiction? (HelpGuide)
- Drug abuse information (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
- Find Narcotics Anonymous meetings
- SAMHSA
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
- How to Stop a Panic Attack (Healthline)
- How can I stop worrying so much? (YouTube Video)
- Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)
BIPOC Resources
- The Mental Health Coalition: BIPOC Mental Health Resources
- Multicultural Student Services at St. Cloud State
- Center for International Studies at St. Cloud State
- American Indian Center at St. Cloud State
- Mental Health America: BIPOC Mental Health Information
Career Concerns
Culture Shock
- 8 Tips to Overcome Culture Shock (U.S. News Global Education)
- Adjusting to a New Culture (MN Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Depression
- The Mental Health Coalition: Website with resources and more!
- 988 Lifeline - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Men and depression (HelpGuide)
- Personal story by Dwayne Johnson (YouTube Video)
- Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)
Domestic Violence
- Get Help and Victim Resources in Sexual Violence Resources and Reporting
- Office for Institutional Equity & Access
- Sexual Violence and Misconduct resources at St. Cloud State
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- St. Cloud domestic violence shelter (Anna Marie’s Alliance)
Eating Concerns
Emotion Regulation/Distress Tolerance
- Distress Tolerance Skills (Website GoodTherapy.org DBT)
- Pros and Cons of Coping Skills
- Distress Tolerance DBT Skills (YouTube Video)
General Self-Care
- 50 Ways to Take a Break (HuffPost)
- 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
- Bri's Lodge
- Coping with Grief (Website)
- The Grieving Process (YouTube Video)
- What is grief and how do you cope? (Helpguide)
- Survivor Resources
Helpful Apps
- Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)
- See links under specific topics for more app ideas
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer Issues
Meditation
- I'd like to try meditation (Website w/guided exercises)
- Healthy Minds App
- Mindfulness Meditation (Website w/guided exercises and articles)
- Self-Compassion (Website w/guided exercises)
- Calm
- Headspace
Money Management
Non-Traditional Students
- Association For Nontraditional Students in Higher Education
- Student Basic Needs and Emergency Services at St. Cloud State
- TRIO Student Support at St. Cloud State
Personal Growth
- Fear of Failure and Taking Risks (YouTube Video)
- Vulnerability in Relationships (TedTalk)
- Growth and Change Through the College Years (Psych Central)
Sexual Assault
Shyness/Social Anxiety
Sleep
- How to Sleep Better
- Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)
- Get Better Sleep Tips (HelpGuide)
Social Media Use/Gaming
- Escaping Video Game Addiction (TedTalk, Personal Story)
- Are you a Social Media Addict? (Website, Self-Assessment)
- Is Video Game Addiction Real? (Website, Article)
Stress
- What is stress? (HelpGuide)
- Stress management (HelpGuide)
- Relaxation techniques (HelpGuide)
Study Skills
Suicide
- 988 Lifeline
- 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