U of M College Student Mental Health Survey-Phase I

Mental health issues on college and university campuses have gained increased attention over the past decade across the country. The University of Michigan College Student Mental Health Survey (CSMHS) was undertaken as a first step towards gaining a better understanding of the broad range of mental health issues that face the college student population.

U of M College Student Mental Health Survey - Phase III

Mental health issues on college and university campuses continue to generate increased attention across the country. The University of Michigan College Student Mental Health Survey (CSMHS) was undertaken as one step toward gaining a better understanding of the broad range of mental health issues that face the college student population

CAPS Staff Publications

This is a list of articles that our staff have been involved with either as authors or co-authors. 

Asidao, C. S. & Sevig, T., (2014). “Reaching in to Reach Out: One Counseling Center’s Journey in Developing a New Outreach Approach.” Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 28(2), 132-143.

Tips for New U of M Parents

Sending a child off to the University of Michigan is also a new stage of life for YOU, the parent. Whether this is your first child or your last child to leave home, this time requires an adjustment for you as well as for your student. It is a time of "letting go." Your role as a parent is to understand and accept that the changes are part of the process of them becoming adults.

Messages of Hope Unveiling

Over 100 people converged on the 3rd floor of the Michigan Union to view and write messages of hope for the now permanent display of the messages that have already been created.

Check out the story in the Michigan Daily and please stop by and look at the messages. Take one of the tiles if it speaks to you and if you are so inclined, leave your very own message of hope for the wall and become a part of tthis community of caring.

 

 

Strategies for Group Success

Why are groups helpful?

Group therapy is frequently more effective than individual therapy in helping people acquire new ways of thinking, feeling,and behaving. This effectiveness stems from the fact that group members can practice new behaviors both within the group and in their everyday interactions outside of group.