Issues like stress, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems significantly impact a student’s academic functioning not to mention his/her general well-being. Learn how to improve your own mental health.  Call our office or come by to get information.  We have:

Books and Pamphlets

The Counseling Center maintains a small library of self-help books on a variety of subjects (e.g. overcoming depression, stress management, improving relationships, recovery from substance abuse).  ETSU students, faculty and staff are welcome to come by our office to pick up free copies of pamphlets or to check out a self-help book. 

Internet Information

There is a tremendous amount of information about mental health issues available on the internet.  The following sites are excellent resources:

General Mental Health

http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc 

The Virtual Pamphlet Collection

Hundreds of downloadable pamphlets on a variety of mental health topics including: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Childhood Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Sexual Assault, Stress, Sexual Orientation, Healthy Relationships, Study Skills.

http://ulifeline.org

An online behavioral health support for young adults (resources, information, and mental health screening)

http://www.campusblues.com

Mental health resource for college students.

http://www.helping.apa.org/index.html

Sponsored by the American Psychological Association: mental health  information, ways therapy can help, assistance in finding a local psychologist.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov

National Institute of Mental Health: general information and updates on  the latest research and initiatives.

http://www.nmha.org

National Mental Health Association:  various mental health information, links to other mental health resources.

LGBT Resources

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face tremendous intolerance, bigotry, discrimination, and oppression in our society.  These problems are fueled by misinformation.  The following web sites are useful resources in understanding LGBT issues, finding support, and promoting social justice.

http://www.glnh.org

 hotline and resource center for LGBT people

http://www.gaystudentcenter.studentcenter.org/

online resource center for gay, lesbian and bisexual college students

http://www.pflag.org

web site for family and friends of LGBT people: provides facts, news, information, and resources.

http://www.glaad.org

 Web site for LGBT advocacy and anti-defamation.

http://www.hrc.org

Human Rights Campaign: news and information about LGBT advocacy, information on “coming out”

Diversity and Social Justice

http://www.now.org

National Organization of Women

http://www.splcenter.org

Southern Poverty Law Center

This web site is best viewed with Internet Explorer.  Send questions or comments about this web site to:     Connie Yakley at yakley@etsu.edu   Last modified: September 18, 2007 11:46:50 AM,    East Tennessee State University

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