Counseling & Psychological Services

Flowers in bloom in front of Love Library

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Counselor-in-Residence program continues

The Counselor-in-Residence program will continue its easy-access, mental health counseling services to students who live in dormitories on campus this fall. Through the program, three counselors, each of whom serves a different residential complex, offer increased preventative resources for mental health, stress reduction, relationship health and overall wellness.

Friday, August 6, 2021 9 tips for saving money in college

College can seem expensive, yet it doesn’t have to break the bank. There are many ways to save money while you're a student. Try these tips to set yourself up for financial success throughout your college career.

Monday, June 7, 2021 Some colleges will continue remote counseling sessions after pandemic subsides

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln plans to return to in-person counseling this fall after most recently using a hybrid model, according to Tricia Besett-Alesch, the director of counseling and psychological services.

Friday, June 4, 2021 Summer support groups available from CAPS

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is offering several drop-in group sessions this summer. The sessions will help students improve and understand their mental health. All UNL students are welcome to join.

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Engage in self-care activities like yoga, meditation, or journaling are one option to focus on your mental well-being. [photo: Klaus Nielsen | Pexels]

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Read this advice from CAPS.

Here are a few ways you can focus on your mental well-being and check on friends and family.

Monday, April 26, 2021 Mental health professionals offer guidance on healing from pandemic difficulties

In mid-March 2020, University of Nebraska-Lincoln students received an email stating classes would be suspended for a week prior to spring break and would return to online classes for the remainder of the semester. Nearly a year later, the world looks very different than it did at the time of that fateful email.

Friday, April 23, 2021 Activities you shouldn't miss this week | April 26 - May 1

Even toward the end of the semester, there is still a lot happening around town that you won't want to miss out on. Fight your FOMO and head out to any of these social, active or educational events this week.

Monday, April 12, 2021 Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 6th annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for Suicide Prevention will be on April 18 at the Nebraska Union.

Kate Smith, senior graphic design major from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, used her artistic talents and background working in mental health to create a display highlighting the importance of suicide prevention and spread the message that even one conversation with a person could save their life.

Friday, April 2, 2021 Smith creates design to help save lives

After working in the Big Red Resilience & Well-Being office, Kate Smith, senior graphic design major, learned that sometimes all it takes is one conversation to prevent a suicide and save a life. She applied her knowledge and artistic talents to create a display and spread the message across the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus – starting at the College of Business.

The University Medical Center is pictured on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [Photo by Evan Dondlinger | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 How to find mental health professionals that fit

As mental health becomes a more integrated and accepted aspect of self care and adulthood, learning how to schedule an appointment with a mental health professional joins the list of the aforementioned adulting lessons. This being said, the process of finding a therapist and scheduling an appointment is not always cut and dry.

[ Art by Andrea Atkinson | Daily Nebraskan ] Artwork for Smartphone Addiction article in the Daily Nebraskan.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 UNL counseling says technology addiction can affect us more than we think

According to a recent study, about 40% of college students in the United Kingdom have a smartphone addiction, so members of Counseling and Psychological Services and Big Red Resilience & Well-being shared their thoughts about smartphone addiction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Outdoor Adventures Center is hosting Van Dorn Intro to Mountain Biking on March 16, 2021.

Friday, March 12, 2021 Your guide to this week's can't-miss activities | March 14-21

We've curated a list of the best events happening on campus and nearby for you to consider doing this week.

[ Art by Andrea Atkinson | Daily Nebraskan ]

Thursday, March 11, 2021 UNL counselor discusses increase in eating disorder concerns during pandemic

Jenifer Manstedt, counselor at Counseling & Psychological Services and eating disorder coordinator, said she has noticed more University of Nebraska-Lincoln students reporting concerns with eating patterns and body image issues during the COVID-19 pandemic than prior to the pandemic.

Connect with campus resources like Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) to help you through the rough grind of the academic journey.

Friday, March 5, 2021 How to overcome a mid-semester slump

By now, the excitement of a fresh semester and seeing friends after a long break has likely worn off, and you are facing the demands of college — papers, exams, homework and so much more. Here's some tips to help you through the rough grind at this point in the semester.

Fresh Check Day is March 10, 2021. Big Red Resilience and Well-being will have Instagram activities from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST.

Friday, March 5, 2021 Fresh Check Day: Checkin' in on college students

Big Red Resilience & Well-being will use Instagram to share mental health and suicide prevention activities on March 10.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22-25

The transition to college can be challenging. During difficult times, one’s coping strategies can be depleted, sometimes resulting in changes to control eating patterns and/or perception of appearance. During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22-25, the UNL Nebraska Eating Disorder Network Student Association (UNL NEDN) invites all Huskers to learn about the warning signs and available resources for disordered eating or eating disorder behaviors.

Friday, February 19, 2021 CASICS program helps to address students’ cannabis use

Cannabis Screening and Intervention of College Students is a service at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that helps students overcome their issues with cannabis.

Monday, February 15, 2021 Sexual assault and abuse process group created at UNL for survivors of color

Counseling and Psychological Services and the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education has launched a new sexual assault and abuse process group for survivors of color.

A black female student reads her smartphone outside the College of Education and Human Sciences building.

Friday, January 29, 2021 Black History Month: Breaking down barriers to mental health support

Each February the nation comes together to celebrate Black History Month. During this time, many Americans reflect on, celebrate and acknowledge the major roles Black Americans have played in the United States, both past as well as the present. Through this month-long recognition, challenges endured by Black Americans, particularly in their mental health and well-being, come into focus.

'One Suicide is Too Many" is an article in the Winter 2020 issue of Nebraska Quarterly magazine from the Nebraska Alumni Association.

Monday, December 7, 2020 One Suicide is Too Many

Mental health issues on the rise as campus strives to help students.