Mental Health Resources for Students
Below is a list of topics relevant to many college students. Each topic has links to websites with relevant information and resources. The Counseling Center recognizes the importance of keeping this list up-to-date and relevant. If you have suggestions for topics or resources, please inform the Counseling Center.
ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
A website with various resources for college students with ADHD
25 Apps
A list of 25 apps to assist with managing ADHD
Anxiety
Anxieties.com
A free self-help website for anxiety
10 Free Apps
A list of free apps to assist in managing anxiety
Athletes
Athletes for Hope
A website with information on the Whole Being Athlete Program that addresses athlete mental health
Mental Health in Athletes: 45 Resources to Help You Cope
These websites have information on erasing stigma, sharing data on mental health, and finding resources for athletes of all ages
Autism
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
A website with information and resources about Autism
An article that helps explain why college is difficult for individuals with autism and the tools and strategies to achieve success
Depression/Mood Disorders
American Counseling Association
A website with information and resources on depression
Cleveland Clinic
A website with information on mood disorders
Mental Health America
A website with information on mood disorders
5 Apps
A list of 5 apps to assist with managing depression
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
A website with information and resources
Apps and Information
A website with brief information about eating disorders and apps to assist with eating disorder recovery
First-Generation Student
Center for First-Generation Student Success
A website with information and resources
The Challenges of First-Generation College Students
An article about challenges unique to first-generation students
Grief/Loss
Alliance of Hope
A website with resources for managing loss of a someone to suicide
American Counseling Association
A website with information and resources on grief and loss
Best Friends Animal Society
A website with resources to assist in managing pet loss and grief
Center for Grief Recovery and Therapeutic Services
A website with a list of various website to assist with managing grief and loss
LGBTQ+
GLAAD
A website with information and resources
PFLAG
A website with information and resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families and friends
The Trevor Project
A website with information, resources, and support for members of the LBGTQ+ community who are 24 years old and younger
Low-Income
Community Resources (Local)
A website with community resources specific to the city of Westfield and surrounding areas
Find Your Local Foodbank
A website with a nationwide network of foodbanks
Government Benefits
A government website with information and resources on a variety of programs and benefits
Government Programs
A website with a list of government programs for low-income families
Psychosis
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Psychosis
A website with information and resources
National Institute of Mental Health: RAISE Resources
A website with a list of resources for people living with psychosis and their families
Racism
Anti-Racism Resource Library
A website with various anti-racism resources
Mass General Mental Health Resources List
A website with various mental health resources for people of color
Racism and Mental Health
A website with information on racism and how it impacts mental health
Relationships
Love is Respect
A website with information about healthy relationships and resources and support for people in unhealthy or abusive relationships
Mental Health America
A website with information about navigating relationships while living with a mental health condition
National Alliance on Mental Illness
A website with information about navigating romantic relationships while living with a mental health condition
The Hotline
A website with information about healthy relationships and resources and support for people in unhealthy or abusive relationships
Self-Harm
Self-Injury and Recovery Resources (SIRR)
A website with information and resources
Understanding Self-Injury
A website with information and resources
9 Apps
A list of 9 apps that assist in preventing self-harm
Sexual Violence
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
A website with information, resources, and a "find help" tool
RAINN
A website with information, resources, and support
Suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
A website with information, resources, and support
SAMHSA Resources for Suicide Prevention
A website with various resources for suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A website with suicide prevention information, resources, and support
Substance Use
Addiction Center
A website with information on various support groups for those living with substance use/addiction and their families
National Institute on Drug Abuse
A website with information and resources on substance use and addiction
Peer-Based Recovery Support
A website with information and resources on peer-based recovery support
SMART Recovery
A website with information, resources, and support group information for those living with substance use/addiction, their families, and others
Trauma
Complex Trauma
A website with information and resources
National Center for PTSD
A website with information and resources
National Institute of Mental Health: PTSD
A website with information and resources