College students today are facing pressures from every direction; school, family, work, money, friends, you name it! Concerns and issues may arise that have a negative impact on your academic performance and may even impact your ability to participate in daily activities. Considering that approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million, or 18.5%—experiences mental illness in a given year it is essential that you take your mental health seriously!
Through the links below, you can learn more about many common mental health issues and concerns.
This is not an exhaustive list of all resources available and it is not meant to take the place of professional advice from a qualified mental health specialist. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement nor does omission indicate disapproval. CWI is not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the listed sites.
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General Mental Health Information
On these websites you can find information on a wide range of mental health issues as well as treatment information and tips on how to help yourself, a friend, or a family member.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Help Guide is an online resource that promotes mental, emotional and social health. Information is provided on a wide range of topics.
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Mental Health Screening Tools
You can use these confidential websites to get feedback and information about your mental health. Please keep in mind that these screening tools are meant to be educational are not diagnostic. After taking a screening you may want to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional.
Mental Health Screening – Screening tools for: Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Eating Disorder, Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Bipolar Disorder.
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Anxiety
What is Anxiety and what are the signs and symptoms?
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America has information on a wide range of Anxiety Disorders and related issues.
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Depression
6.9% of adults in the U.S.—16 million—had at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
What is Depression and what are the signs and symptoms?
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America has information on depression and related issues.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance offers support and information and education on depression and related issues.
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Suicide
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth attending colleges and universities in the U.S.
18% of college and university undergraduate students reported having seriously considered attempting suicide across their lifetime.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide please call the lifeline 1-800-273-8255. For an emergency call 911.
The Idaho Suicide Prevention Program is a statewide organization dedicated to all aspects of suicide prevention.
The Jed Foundation is a national organization dedicated to promoting emotional health and suicide prevention among college students.
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Healthy Relationships
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, on average, more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US will experience rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner.
One in three (36%) dating college students has given a dating partner their computer, email or social network passwords and these students are more likely to experience digital dating abuse.
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Trauma
Life has many ups and downs and trauma can occur when something bad happens that makes you feel unsafe and scared has an ongoing impact on your life.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term used to describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other potentially traumatic experiences that occur to people under the age of 18. To learn more about ACEs you can explore the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Trauma Recovery can give you additional information about working through trauma.
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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Drug Screening.org – Confidential website to get feedback about your (or someone else’s) current drug use. After taking a screening you may want to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional.
Alcohol Screening.org – Confidential website to get feedback about your (or someone else’s) current alcohol use. After taking a screening you may want to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional.
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Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
Eating Disorder Hope – is an organization that offers education, support and inspiration to eating disorder sufferers and their loved ones.
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Self-Harming
What is Self-Harming/Self-Injury?
S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a nationally recognized treatment approach for self-injurious behavior. This site also has information and resources for self-injurers and their friends and family.
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Grief & Loss
At some point everyone experiences the loss of someone or something that is important to them. It’s important to allow yourself time to grieve in a healthy way and to get help when you need it.
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College Students
ULifeline is an online resource for college mental health and wellness.
Active Minds is an organization that works to change the perception of mental health on college campuses.
Student Guide to Surviving Stress and Anxiety in College and Beyond
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LGBTQ+
The Trevor Project is a national organization that provides crisis intervention, education, and support resources for the LGBTQ community, their family, friends and allies.
It Gets Better Project is a worldwide movement to inspire hope for LGBT youth to see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future.
PFLAG is a national organization that provides support for families, allies and people who are LGBTQ.
The Community Center is a local organization committed to uniting the LGBTQA community through educational and developmental programs. As well as, providing resources for individuals new and old to the LGBTQA community for education and much needed support.
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Veterans
The US Department of Veterans Affairs offers mental health information and resources to Veterans and their families.
The Veterans Crisis Line offers suicide prevention support for Veterans and their families.
Military OneSource is a free resource provided by the Department of Defense for Service Members and their families with information and support on topics ranging from relationships to education to deployment.
Make the Connection is an online resource for Veterans and their friends and family with information on a wide variety of life experience, health, and wellness topics.
