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Student Mental Health at Carnegie Mellon. Cynthia Valley, Ph.D., Director Counseling and Psychological Services. Welcome to your first year at CMU…what can you expect?. Cognitive and moral development Separation and individuation Issues of identity. Why do students come to CAPS?.
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Student Mental Health at Carnegie Mellon Cynthia Valley, Ph.D., Director Counseling and Psychological Services
Welcome to your first year at CMU…what can you expect? • Cognitive and moral development • Separation and individuation • Issues of identity
Why do students come to CAPS? • Life events • Chronic discomfort • Personal growth • Confusion, vague sense of unease • Two stories: • Sageeta • Jason
What other issues do students bring to CAPS? • Unusual thoughts • Sexual concerns • Loneliness • Procrastination • Self-mutilation • Disordered eating
CAPS Statistics 2004-05 • 777 students • 543 undergraduates • 234 graduate students • 117 international students
Presenting Problems • Anxiety: 560 • Depression: 447 • Social isolation: 170 • Drugs and/or alcohol: 99 • Suicidal ideation: 125
What is it like to come to CAPS? • Making an appointment • Location • Checking in • First session • Confidentiality • Professional staff
How can I help a friend or roommate who I’m concerned about? Know the following: • When to listen • When to consult • When to refer • When to escort
CMU’s Network of Support • Residence Life staff….housefellows, CA’s, RA’s • Advisors • Dean of Student Affairs • Health Center • CAPS….24/7