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)
- 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)
- Jed-Clinton Campus works nationally to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress among college and university students.
- MentalHealth.gov
Common Concerns
Academic Challenges
Learning Disabilities:
Study Skills:
- Student Accessibility Services at St. Cloud State
Study Skills:
- Academic Learning Center at St. Cloud State
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.)
- How do I better manage my anger? (YouTube Video)
- 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
Culture Shock
Depression
- Depression Tool Kit (U of Michigan Website)
- Men and depression
- Personal story by Dwayne Johnson (YouTube Video)
- The power of positive self-talk (U of Michigan PDF)
- Is there an app for that? (Extensive website w/apps for MH Concerns)
Domestic Violence
- St. Cloud State Women's Center
- 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)
- About Journaling (U of Michigan PDF)
- Gratitude Letter (Berkeley Website - Greater Good in Action)
- Managing Stress (U of Michigan PDF)
- 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
- St. Cloud OUT
- 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
Parent / Guardian Advice
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? (St. Cloud State Women’s Center)
- 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
- What is shyness? (APA)
- What is social anxiety? (NIMH)
- Help for social anxiety (Helpguide)
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)
- Suicide prevention (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
- 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
Test Anxiety
Time Management
- Academic Learning Center at St. Cloud State
- Time management
Veterans
- Veterans’ Resources at St. Cloud State
