Upcoming Events

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ADHD Student Support Group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Description: The ADHD Support Group is for students with ADHD to connect and talk about resources, tips/tricks/advice about managing ADHD, and share experiences of navigating college and relationships with ADHD. All ages, races, genders, and majors are welcome as a variety of identities help students connect across diverse experiences and perspectives. Students are welcome to participate as often as they would like — weekly or only during weeks that are convenient. Day/Time: Thursdays from 1 to...
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Managing Anxious Thoughts Workshop

Thursday, November 21, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
The "Managing Anxious Thoughts" workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants recognize, understand, and manage their anxious thoughts through various evidence-based techniques. This interactive session aims to provide practical tools for coping with racing thoughts, fostering self-awareness, and promoting mental well-being. Please register via the links.  Time/Date:  Thursday 11/21 at 3 p.m., virtual via Teams (Geared specifically toward anxiety regarding the holidays) Register...
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Success, Not Excess

Thursday, November 21, 2024 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Supporting Students Desiring a Change Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website. This is not a treatment group and will not...

Handouts and Coping Skills

Staying Balanced: Tips for Maintaining Wellbeing During the Holiday Season

Now that darker days and colder nights are upon us, prioritizing your mental wellbeing is more important than ever.

How to Cope with Grief and Loss

Feelings associated with grief and loss can be overwhelming. Check out this handout to learn more about the grief process and what you can do to cope with the pain.

Tips To Improve Your Concentration

Having difficulties staying focused? Try out these tips to improve your concentration!

Mental Health Resources for Communities Impacted by the Israel-Gaza War

University Counseling Service strives to support the mental well-being of all students. If you need mental health support due to the impact of the Israel-Gaza War, please reach out to us for an appointment and/or check out the Mental Health Resources for Communities Impacted by the Israel-Gaza War.

Current Programs and Workshops

We are available to provide presentations, programs, or workshops on a wide variety of topics. Program offerings often include academic skills, stress management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, suicide prevention, students in distress, and more. Let us know how we can work for you.

Embedded Locations

In addition to our main locations, UCS offers embedded locations with therapists who work within a community and have specialized knowledge about the community being served.

Our mission and goals

Our mission is to provide compassionate psychological services, outreach, and training that fosters the mental health of students, nurtures student success, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and multiculturally-aware campus community.

Meet our staff

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Diversity

UCS is invested in creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming climate for all individuals and communities.

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