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IMPACT OF THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE

It is with great concern that we view the escalating conflict in Ukraine. We know that this conflict has the potential to cause considerable suffering among those in Eastern Europe, and we express our love and solidarity with those who are impacted by the conflict. Counseling and Psychological Services remains a place of refuge on campus for any who are experiencing distress, including those who have ties to Eastern Europe and who may be experiencing particular turmoil at this time. We have walk-in hours from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and any who would benefit from a safe and confidential space to share their feelings are welcome to come in to CAPS (1500 WSC). Those who need help after 4pm can call CAPS at 801.422.3035 and speak with a crisis specialist. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the current crisis, and we stand ready to help our campus community.

We also have some resources for students, faculty, and staff about coping with crisis from world events:

Students
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/tips-college-students-after-disaster-or-other-trauma-r-u-survivor-disaster-or-other-trauma

https://www.gulfbend.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=58663&cn=220

https://careershift.com/blog/2020/03/college-students-moving-forward-during-crisis/

Faculty/Staff
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_support_students_affected_by_trauma

https://counseling.uiowa.edu/self-help/coping-with-trauma-skills-for-facilitators-/

News

Commitment to Diversity

February 24, 2020 09:42 AM

At Counseling and Psychological Services we aspire to maintain a culture of inclusion. We provide counseling services that are confidential and strive to create a safe environment for students of diverse age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, relationship status, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, body type, and mental and physical ability. We respect and seek to understand the unique intersection of identities that individuals bring to our center, and believe that commitment to diversity directly contributes to the Aims of a BYU Education.

Quick Mental Health Screening

September 16, 2019 09:57 AM

Click the link above to take a free mental health screening questionnaire. These brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional. They are completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources.

Before taking this screening, please note that the screening is offered solely for your information and is not monitored by CAPS. Any items endorsed by you or any scale elevations will not be viewed by CAPS faculty or staff. Consequently, if your screening shows that you have had thoughts of suicide in the last two weeks you should contact the crisis resources listed at the bottom of your results page.

The Body Project

Come join the Body Project — a group of students working together to decrease adherence to the appearance ideal and increase body acceptance!

WellTrack

WellTrack is a widely-used mental health app that uses self-help videos and other tools to help you:

Deal with depression, anxiety, and stress
Monitor your mood
Assess your mental health
Connect with campus resources

Download the WellTrack app on the App Store or on Google Play, and then use your byu.edu email address to register for a free account.

Training on helping with suicidal concerns

September 16, 2019 09:40 AM

BYU’s Counseling and Psychological Services wants to help you know what to do in a suicide crisis, so we’re offering QPR training free to all students, faculty and staff at BYU.

Coping with Uncertainty: COVID-19

April 10, 2020 10:07 AM

Find tips, resources, workshops, and more to help you cope with change and uncertainty.

Young Mothers Forum

October 01, 2021 07:39 AM

It can be hard to find balance in your life as a student and a mother. Join us on Thursdays to learn how to cope, and even flourish.

Racial Stress Awareness Week

October 02, 2020 08:38 AM

A week-long series of events aimed at increasing awareness of the impact of racial stress on BYU students, faculty and staff, and providing resources to promote justice and equity on campus.

Black Lives Matter

June 02, 2020 09:37 AM

Recent events have again laid bare the fact that the experiences of Black individuals in our society are much different than those of white individuals.
At CAPS, we seek to call attention to the toll that individual, structural, and systemic racism exacts on Black persons in our country.

BYU's CAPS Receives Excellence in Group Practice Award

September 16, 2019 09:40 AM

BYU's CAPS was given an award for their outstanding work in the specialty of group therapy from the American Psychological Association's Division 49. The Excellence in Group Practice Award is given to recognize "outstanding contributions to the practice of group psychotherapy and/or other applied group interventions. This award honors any individual, agency or organization that provides exemplary group services to the community."

Premarital Workshop

August 01, 2019 03:13 PM

BYU Counseling and Psychological Services offers a premarital workshop each semester. The workshop is free and is for engaged and newlywed couples (up to about 6 months married): One member of the couple must be a current BYU student. To sign up, couples should email their names and request to: premaritalworkshop@byu.edu

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