Counseling & Psychological Services

The Healthy Minds Survey launches to App State student e-mails September 18th! This national survey focuses on college student mental health, and will help us further understand the evolving needs of our App State students. The survey assesses aspects of mental health such as belonging, flourishing, depression, anxiety, resilience, stigma, and help-seeking.

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Dr. Gayatri Titus, Counseling Center Staff Counselor/Coordinator of Multicultural Services, turned to making art during the pandemic to rejuvenate her soul, express feelings brought on by the pandemic, find balance, and nurture hope. Now her art is featured this summer in the Looking Glass Gallery of the Plemmons Student Union. The exhibit, entitled “Coming Home,” “refers to a place that is not so much a destination outside but within,” says Dr. Titus.

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  Research shows that interactions with plants can reduce psychological and physiological stress. Plants also help us grow compassion towards self and others through fostering connections with nature which can affect a sense of belonging and purpose. Plus, plants are just cool!

The Counseling Center offered “Plant Your Roots” events during the 2022-2023 academic year to help students engage in mental health practices and learn about Counseling Center services through learning how to care for houseplants.

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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.appsate.welltrack-boost.com/ and register with your @appstate.edu address to get started!

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