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Student Mental Health at Carnegie Mellon

Learn what to expect at Carnegie Mellon's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in your first year, covering cognitive development, identity issues, and common student concerns like anxiety and depression. Discover CAPS services, staff, and how to help a friend in distress. Supported by CMU's diverse support network.

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Student Mental Health at Carnegie Mellon

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  1. Student Mental Health at Carnegie Mellon Cynthia Valley, Ph.D., Director Counseling and Psychological Services

  2. Welcome to your first year at CMU…what can you expect? • Cognitive and moral development • Separation and individuation • Issues of identity

  3. Why do students come to CAPS? • Life events • Chronic discomfort • Personal growth • Confusion, vague sense of unease • Two stories: • Sageeta • Jason

  4. Sahira

  5. Jason

  6. What other issues do students bring to CAPS? • Unusual thoughts • Sexual concerns • Loneliness • Procrastination • Self-mutilation • Disordered eating

  7. CAPS Statistics 2004-05 • 777 students • 543 undergraduates • 234 graduate students • 117 international students

  8. Presenting Problems • Anxiety: 560 • Depression: 447 • Social isolation: 170 • Drugs and/or alcohol: 99 • Suicidal ideation: 125

  9. What is it like to come to CAPS? • Making an appointment • Location • Checking in • First session • Confidentiality • Professional staff

  10. CAPS STAFF

  11. 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

  12. CMU’s Network of Support • Residence Life staff….housefellows, CA’s, RA’s • Advisors • Dean of Student Affairs • Health Center • CAPS….24/7

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