University-wide coalition on student mental health and wellness is formed
The new group will assess the current state of student mental health at Rochester and make recommendations to improve student well-being.
Brigid Cahill to lead University’s Counseling Center
The Counseling Center, a unit of UHS, serves students University-wide and provides comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans to meet an individual’s mental health and wellness needs.
Clothesline Project helps to tell stories of sexual assault, abuse
As part Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, members of the University community are participate in the national Clothesline Project, designing t-shirts to create a visual display of the real impacts of sexual assault.
National Suicide Prevention Week raises awareness of campus mental health resources
One-third of college students have seriously considered suicide. The University offers support for students or friends of students facing depression or suicidal thoughts.
University modifies, expands student mental health and substance treatment services
Based on a two-year review and student input, these changes and enhancements will help ensure that University students needing clinical support can get it easily, effectively and promptly.
Joellen Popma To Direct Counseling Center
Popma will oversee counseling and mental health services available to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Rochester.
Advice: It’s Not Easy Sending a Child Off to College
Karen Platt, administrator of the University Counseling Center, offers parents some tips on how to handle the transition to college.