C&PS offers a wide range of services to help students obtain support for a variety of presenting concerns. These include individual counseling, couples counseling, group therapy, workshops, specialized programs, and appointments with Baxter, C&PS’ therapy dog.
Well-being and Health Promotion supports the holistic well-being of SDSU students through one-on-one and group education, community programs, campaigns, partnerships and collaborations. Staffed with a knowledgeable team of health education professionals, interns, and peer educators, the department’s goal is to support students with all aspects of their health and well-being, including nutrition, alcohol and other drug use, sleep, healthy relationships, sexual health, violence prevention, recovery support and community, healthcare coverage support, as well as accessing resources on campus and in the community. Well-being and Health Promotion offers a variety of student leadership and engagement opportunities, including our Peer Health Educators (PHE’s), Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), FratMANners and SISSTER. Peer leaders plan and implement many of our campaigns and outreaches with the support of the Well-being and Health Promotion team.
Mental Health Awareness Month was first observed in 1949 as Mental Health Awareness Week (Mental Health America, n.d.). Originally created by Mental Health America founder Clifford W. Beers and the Jaycees, the week was designed to increase Americans' knowledge and understanding of mental illness and mental health in the post-World War II era. Over the past several decades, more government and non-profit organizations, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have begun to recognize this month and disseminate information and resources to Americans about mental health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2023).
References
Mental Health America. n.d. Our history. https://mhanational.org/our-history
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 2023. Mental health awareness month. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health-awareness-month
