I Need Help with... Personal Issues
Resources
Dealing with Anxiety and Stress
- Anxiety
Learn about different forms of anxiety and where you can go for help on University Park campus. - De-Stress Zone
Visit the De-Stress Zone in the Student Health Center, which features two iPod stations with a variety of relaxation, stress reduction, mindfulness and brain massage audio tracks. - Resolving Roommate conflicts
Find resources through Penn State Office of Residence Life. - Sleep Tips
Read about UPenn's top 10 ways to get a good night's sleep. - Stress Management Tutorial
Learn about the different types of stress, identify your stressors, and learn to manage or copy with stress. - Test Anxiety Tutorial
Learn how to alleviate nervousness and tension before and during exams. - 50 Ways to Take a Break
Learn about the benefits of taking breaks to relax, de-stress, and clear your mind. - Wellness Wheel
Take this short, fun quiz to help you find out how well-balanced you are.
Talking to Someone Who Can Help
- Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC)
Find support for recovery from alcohol and other addictions through this PSU Student Affairs program. - Counseling and Psychological Services
Reach out to Penn State’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), who can help you resolve personal concerns that may interfere with your academic progress, social development, and satisfaction at Penn State. - Gender Equity Center (formerly Center for Women Students)
Visit to find support if you have been impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, harassment, or other campus climate issues. - Health Promotion and Wellness
Learn about a variety health education programs related to alcohol, marijuana, sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition, and more. - LGBTQA Student Resource Center
Contact the center if you have concerns related to an open, safe, and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students at Penn State University. - Multicultural Resource Center
Receive individual counseling and educational services at the Multicultural Resource Center, a service for undergraduate multicultural students at University Park. - Private Mental Health Care Providers in State College
Find a list of mental health providers in the communities surrounding Penn State campuses. - Religious and Spiritual Support
Explore a multitude of faith traditions in a compassionate, open-minded setting through the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development (CSED). - Self-Help Resources for Veterans
See a list of local and national resources to help returning veterans address common concerns that may impede a quality university experience. - Self-Referral Alcohol Intervention (Free Service)
Get help if you are concerned about your level of drinking. - Self-Referral Marijuana Intervention (Free Service)
Get help if you are concerned about your marijuana use. - Student Care & Advocacy (formerly Student & Family Services)
Find tools and support to make difficult situations (e.g. death in the family, mental health concern, medical emergency) more manageable. - Student Disability Resources
Contact the Office of Student Disability Resources (SDR) for support services and reasonable academic accommodations. - Student Legal Services
Contact Student Legal Services for advice, representation, referrals, and other legal help. - University Health Services (UHS)
Receive specialized outpatient student health services through UHS.
