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Depression: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services
Everyone feels down at times. The break-up of a relationship or a poor
test grade can make you feel in low spirits. Sometimes we feel sad for
no apparent reason. However, depression is different from shifting moods.
It can interfere with your day to day activities, affect you socially,
academically, and in severe cases, can lead to feeling suicidal.
Unfortunately, depression is frequently ignored or untreated. Students
often are reluctant to get help, believing that they should be able
to solve their problems on their own or they feel apprehensive about
counseling for other reasons. Many times the depression itself can prevent
people from taking steps to help themselves. This is unfortunate because
depression is treatable. Tang Center offers the following services that
can be of help.
Also see:
Tang Center hours
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What to Do |
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Appointments:
counseling |
Counselors at Counseling
and Psychological Services (CPS) are skilled in assessing
your depression and are sensitive to the concerns you might have
about seeking help. Brief counseling is available at CPS, as well
as help finding referrals in the community.
Come to Tang, Room 3300 to make a first-time appointment
in CPS.
A brief online
screening for depression also is offered.
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Appointments:
medical |
Call 642-2000 to schedule an appointment with a clinician.
A brief online
screening for depression also is offered.
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| Consultation (for concerns about
others with depression) |
Counselors are available to consult
with students concerned about a friend, staff and faculty concerned
about a student, and RA's who see a student who may need help. We
will help you assess the situation, propose possible interventions,
explore resources both on and off campus, find the best way to make
a referral, if appropriate, and help you clarify your own feelings
so you can be more effective. Call the CPS at 642-9494 to request
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| Crisis |
See
Emergency/Crisis: Urgent Mental Health Problem |
| Health Education |
Students can discuss healthful lifestyles
with a Clinical Health Educator. Call 642-2000 to schedule an appointment. |
Medications:
antidepressants |
Antidepressant medications can sometimes be helpful, especially
in combination with counseling. Talk to a counselor at CPS about
what you are experiencing. Referrals can be made to a psychiatrist
for an evaluation for medication. Come to Tang, Room 3300 to make
a first-time appointments
in CPS.
Also see: Are
You Considering Medication for Depression?
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Related Concerns:
Alcohol/drugs
Bipolar disorder
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Alcohol/drug assessment and referral: call 642-6074 for a confidential
appointment if you have questions about your own alcohol/drug
use. Alcohol and some drugs can contribute to feelings of depression.
A counselor can help you determine if your use may be a factor.
Bipolar Disorder Support Group is a safe place to share experiences
with other students who have experienced bipolar disorder. See
CPS Calendar for current
schedule.
A brief online
screening for bipolar disorder is offered.
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| Resources |
Visit Tang's Self-Care
Resource Center, second floor, Tang Center which has resources
on mental health and depression.
Look for the Signs
is a depression education campaign currently underway on campus.
Also see online health topics:
Additional online resources:
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| Screening (online) |
A brief online
screening for depression is offered |
| Workshops for student groups |
Counselors provide workshops and trainings on depression and
suicide by request. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of
depression, signs that someone may be suicidal, and ways to help
yourself and others, as well as professional help that is available.
Call CPS at 642-9494 to make a request.
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