Helpful Resources
For Students
The apps and links below are a few of the many resources available on the internet. We do not endorse these as a replacement for therapy when needed, but offer them as a first step or additional help. If you feel you are having a psychological emergency and need to speak with someone urgently, please call 202-444-7243 to speak with the CAPS clinician on-call.
Anxiety
How can I stop worrying so much? (video)
Guided relaxation exercises (audio)
How to stop a panic attack (video)
Stress management links and handouts (website)
Stress management handout (pdf)
Depression
I need to take better care of myself (online skills list)
How can I interrupt my negative thinking? (pdf)
How can I better manage my stress? (pdf)
Keep a Gratitude Journal (website)
Self-Compassion
How can I be kinder to myself? (video)
Self-compassion meditations (audio)
Write a self-compassion letter (website)
Sleep
Helpful tips about sleep hygiene (pdf)
I need help getting more sleep! (video)
Guided relaxation techniques for better sleep (website)
Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance
I need help coping with my distress right now (online skills list)
50 ways to take a break (poster)
Pros and cons of different coping skills (image)
Stress relief activities (image)
Vulnerability & Shame
I’m scared of being vulnerable with others (video)
It’s hard for me to take risks because I’m afraid to fail (video)
Anger Management
How can I better manage my anger? (video)
Eating Concerns
Fact sheet on eating disorder (pdf)
Self-help tools for disordered eating behaviors (website)
Grief
Actively Moving Forward: Great resource that was started by a former GU student
How can I cope with the loss of a loved one? (video)
Immigration
Coloring pages
It’s always darkest before the dawn (coloring page to print)
This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine (coloring page to print)
You are braver than you believe (coloring page to print)
Take a moment to breathe (coloring page to print)
There’s an app for that
Here’s an app to help with time management
Here’s a great mindfulness meditation app
For Staff/Faculty
The Division of Student Affairs, in conjunction with other campus partners, has developed a Faculty and Staff Resource Guide. This guide was created primarily to aid faculty and staff in assisting students experiencing various levels of distress. Although not an exhaustive guide, it provides some general guiding principles in assisting students in distress.
You may access the resource guide at the following link: Faculty and Staff Resource Guide.
In addition, here is an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education regarding strategies to recognize and engage students with mental health concerns: How to Help a Student in a Mental-Health Crisis