Mental Health Services
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The college years are an exciting time for personal growth, but they can also bring academic, social, and financial pressures, which can create mood swings or affect students' mental health. The Student Health Center offers in-person and telehealth therapy services, referrals to local organizations, brief screenings online, wellness workshops, and a variety of digital tools that students can explore on our website 24/7.
We offer confidential, personalized therapy to support student well-being and academic success. Our licensed therapists provide short-term care and referrals for specialized services like medication, substance use treatment, and serious mental health concerns. Services are private and do not appear on academic records.
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Couples therapy
- Referrals for long-term care
- Referrals for drug and alcohol services
- Education and outreach
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- LGBTQIA+
- Self esteem, Violence, Roommate concerns, Anger management, Boundary and limit setting
skills,
Self-harm and/or suicidal ideation, Sexual harassment/sexual assault, Depression, Relationships
Disordered eating and more.
Think Hopeful Wellness Program- Free and Confidential
Here is your chance in getting access to personalized wellness. The Program offers students with science backed mental wellness material, anonymous connection with college students to interact, 1:1 dedicated coaching, Wellness Groups - and services are available 24/7.
Topics: stress, anxiety, relationships, nutrition, finances, general wellness.
There are no deadlines for registration since this will be an ongoing service. Students can register any time by emailing: Admin@ThinkHopeful.com.
Form more information please email studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu or Admin@ThinkHopeful.com
Therapy is a great help, however it is not the only option. Here are some strategies and aids that you can use to improve your mental health:
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Mindfulness and meditation are powerful and well-researched tools for reducing stress hormones and boosting emotional resilience in demanding situations. Learning to stay present can help you relieve physical tension and calm anxious thoughts you may be having. Click here to visit our online relaxing room.
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Physical activity channels cortisol productively. Rather than using that excess adrenaline to fight off (or run away from) a predator, you can punch it out in a cardio kickboxing routine or go for a run around the block. Choose whatever activity you love. It doesn鈥檛 have to be training for a triathlon or an hours-long workout. It can be going for a walk, [dancing], or shooting hoops.
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Build a healthier relationship with food.
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Improve your gut health. Research shows that our gut (aka digestive system) plays an essential role in all aspects of health鈥攊ncluding brain health and mental health. This is because it digests and absorbs nutrients from our food and gets rid of waste. When our gut does its job absorbing what we need鈥攁nd keeping out what we don鈥檛鈥攊t helps nourish every single cell in our bodies.
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Social support is key to mental well-being and connected to longevity.
- Sleep better. Finally, taking an hour before bed to wind down (ideally screen-free) lets your brain and body relax, aiding the transition from alertness to sleep. If you get antsy, try reading something light or listening to binaural beats.
We have a new health portal available to all Cuesta students. You may now schedule your health appointments ONLINE.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion: Our therapists and nurses have received training in assisting undocumented students and LGBTQIA+ populations. We are actively involved in continue training to make sure the services we provide are inclusive, welcoming, and equitable.
