‌‌‌This month, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) aims to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues. ‌

Mental health challenges may be more common than you think… 

‌According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 students experience a mental health condition in college, and half of college students reported their mental health as below average or poor.

‌Common mental health stressors for college students include anxiety over grades, finances, interpersonal conflicts, and burnout. Students often find that such issues impact their ability to succeed. Navigating uncertainty and fear can feel overwhelming, but no one has to suffer in silence. There is hope.

‌CAPS strives to help students pursue their academic and personal goals by offering support,  promoting self-advocacy, and teaching coping strategies. As part of our commitment to fostering mental well-being, CAPS offers ‌

‌talks, training, and tools. 

‌Read more below to explore ways in which you can access and encourage support within our campus community. 

‌Togetherall 

Togetherall offers students a safe anonymous place to express their thoughts, concerns, and triumphs. The Togetherall community is supported by clinical experts you can reach out to for support if you need it.  Resources are free for students (aged 16+) to use and are available 24/7/365. Students can give and get support from others as well as use mental health and wellbeing courses and resources. 

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‌‌”Togetherall is a great outlet if you want to vent. It is great for discussing issues with no judgment.” 

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‌MindWise 

Students can take control of their mental health by taking a free, anonymous, online screening. Completing a confidential screening will help students determine if their recent thoughts or behaviors may be associated with a common and/or treatable mental health challenge. Immediately following the brief questionnaire, students will see their results, recommendations, and key resources.

‌LivingWorks Start 

LivingWorks Start is an online, skills-based suicide prevention training program that anyone can learn in as little as one hour. The program features realistic audiovisuals and powerful e-learning technology.  Participants will learn to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide and how to connect them to help and support. Safety resources and support are available throughout the program. 

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‌This training is provided by CAPS free of charge to all students, staff, and faculty at CSN. 

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‌Email CAPS@csn.edu for access instructions‌

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‌”Now I feel confident in my ability to help someone who may be thinking about suicide. I can recognize the signs and know where to get help. I wish this training would be mandatory for everyone at CSN to take.”

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‌Mental Health First Aid

Developed by people with lived experience of mental health challenges and professionals, this 8 hour in-person training teaches early intervention techniques and improves mental health literacy to help you understand, identify and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. This engaging training program will help participants decrease stigma, address tough challenges, and allow students, professors, and other school faculty to support those around them. 

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‌This training is provided by CAPS free of charge to all students, staff, and faculty at CSN. 

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‌Email MentalHealth.FirstAid@csn.edu to learn more

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‌”Knowing the steps in the [MHFA action] plan has made me more confident in my ability to communicate with someone going through a difficult time. I feel that I am better equipped to say the right things and offer the best support that I can for the person and situation.” 

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Contact CAPS:

‌Charleston Campus: Building D, Room 104; 702-651-5518

‌Henderson Campus: Building C, Room 113; 702-651-3099

‌North Las Vegas Campus: Building E, Room 120E; 702-651-4099

‌Email: caps@csn.edu