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Student life comes with its share of stress and responsibilities, which can at times become overwhelming and make you feel vulnerable. According to the National College Health Assessment, 87% of students have felt overwhelmed, 85% have felt exhausted (in a way unrelated to physical activity) and 71% have felt very sad at least onceÌýinÌýthe last 12 months (ACHA, 2019).

It is important to pay attention toÌýyour well-beingÌýin both your personal and academic life. Remember that Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ's counseling team isÌýhere to provide support during difficult times.

°¿³Ü°ùÌýguidance counselorsÌýareÌýlookingÌýforward to meeting with you during either walk-in hours or scheduled appointments. Below, you'll find information about the mental health support and resources available to you as an Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ student. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to contact the counseling team.

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SUICIDE PREVENTIONÌý

Suicide is often considered a taboo topic, but learning to talk about it can save a life. Our counseling services are here to provide support and evaluateÌýrisk and urgency when a student is experiencing anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts. Reach out for advice and assistanceÌýor to learn about a range of services that can help.

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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT PREVENTIONÌý

Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ pledges to provide a secure and safe environment where every student is treated with dignity, care and respect. If you experience a sexual assault, the counseling team is here to accompany you throughÌýbothÌýthe legal process and the healing processÌýand to provide you with resources and referrals for further support.

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ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSEÌý

The use of alcohol and other drugsÌýisÌýa concern on all college campuses – Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ is no exception. We are committed to helping students make healthy decisions about alcohol and other drugs. Book an appointment with one of our counselors or therapists to discuss resources for preventing and treating substance abuse.

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SUPPORT FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES

We’re proud of our diverse communityÌýat Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ, and we expect all community members to treat each otherÌýwith respect and dignity. Connect with a guidance counselorÌýto discuss your unique situation or to access ourÌýnetwork of therapists, including thoseÌýspecializingÌýin working with Black students, students of color, LGBTQ+ students and other members of our diverse community.

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TIME MANAGEMENT

Doing well academically means attending classes, making time to study, handing in assignments and passing exams, all while keeping to deadlines. Getting organized will give you a clearer picture of what needs to be accomplished and help you balance your studies with your personal life.