Counseling & Psychological Services

Stress from all sources can impact college student mental health, including stress from politics

and elections. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2024 Stress in America

Survey, 62% of adults cite U.S. Politics and 69% cite the U.S. presidential election as a

significant source of stress.

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The Counseling and Psychological Center will host Refresh Fridays every Friday this fall semester from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students are encouraged to drop in, destress, and connect with other students and Counseling Center staff. Every Friday will feature a different activity to help de-stress from the week. Check out the list of activities and locations below. Check this page for updates about activities and locations.

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The Counseling Center is excited to announce WellTrack Boost! A free online self-help platform that provides you with tools and resources for mental health. WellTrack Boost includes self-help courses for a variety of different topics, as well as features that assist in tracking moods, assessing mental health, and connecting with campus resources. Download the WellTrack app or go to www.appstate.welltrack-boost.com/ and register with your @appstate.edu address to get started!

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As many college students look forward to a well-deserved break, we know that time away from campus can also present its own unique set of challenges and stressors. With this in mind, we've created a new self-help guide, "Finding Balance During Breaks," that includes tips for maintaining healthy routines, relationships, and more during breaks from school. We've also included ways to stay connected with the Counseling Center and our resources, in addition to a variety of national resources that may be helpful for students while away from campus. Check it out on the Self-Help page of our website for this and other self-help materials. Happy summer!

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