Counseling & Psychological Services

The new CAPS support group is intended for parenting students of all levels and genders.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 New group offers additional support to students with children

Caring for a child while attending college can present unique challenges — that’s why a new support group from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Counseling and Psychological Services will offer encouragement and education to parenting students who are working toward a degree.

Kristin Jagels, a staff member at Counseling & Psychological Services, leads a group therapy session via Zoom.

Monday, January 31, 2022 Demystifying group therapy at CAPS

You may have heard of “group” and wondered what the buzz was all about. Group therapy is a term commonly used by mental health practitioners to help facilitate constructive conversations among individuals who share similar experiences. At Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), all participants are UNL students.

Through group sessions facilitated by a professional at CAPS, students can learn from others, feel supported, gain insight, practice new behaviors and increase self-esteem. All CAPS therapy groups are free to students who have paid student fees.

Graphic with student that asks "How are you really doing?"

Monday, October 25, 2021 New campaign promotes hope, resilience, connectedness, belonging

Huskers Keep Growing, a campaign initiated by Big Red Resilience and Well-being, aims to share positive and empowering messages with students across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Brian Stutz records his podcast, TRIO Thirty Talk, at Andersen Hall on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, October 22, 2021 TRIO Thirty Talk podcast highlights campus resources for UNL students

Brian Stutz, an academic outreach specialist for TRIO programs, is on a mission to solve this problem with his podcast, TRIO Thirty Talk. During each 30 minute episode, Stutz highlights student resources at UNL, along with campus events for the given week.

Scrabble board graphic with REACH acronym spelled out

Thursday, September 23, 2021 REACH teaches students to assist those dealing with suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s REACH Training program encourages students to connect with those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Branched Oak Bike Ride with UNL Outdoor Adventures.

Friday, September 3, 2021 8 great events are happening Sept. 7–12

The first full week of September is also the third week of the semester. Here's a list of recommended campus events for Huskers to check out.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 CAPS drop-in workshops address a multitude of student needs

A fresh lineup of student workshops is available for students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Workshop topics include pandemic resilience, assertiveness, anger management, gratitude, communication, life skill building and more.

Each workshop is hosted by a trained professional staff member from CAPS and most sessions last approximately 60 minutes. All workshops will be via Zoom. Students do not need to register beforehand to participate.

Teal ribbon on lawn flag for sexual assault awareness

Friday, August 27, 2021 6 ways to be an active bystander

Has there ever been a time when you felt, wondered, or even knew, something was wrong and you wanted to help, but didn’t? By feeling more confident in knowing what to do you can help create a positive environment for yourself and those around you.

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.

Topics include:

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.