Graduate Students
The University of Minnesota Graduate School is committed to ensuring a positive graduate experience for all of its students. The University offers a number of services on the Twin Cities campus to assist students who are experiencing stressful events and/or have mental health challenges, and to provide them with the opportunity to thrive during their academic careers.
Counseling services:
Counseling services are available through Boynton Health Service’s Mental Health Clinic and University Counseling and Consulting Services. Students with psychiatric disabilities can also receive support and assistance at Disability Services.
Support groups:
Both Boynton and UCCS sponsor a number of support groups for various issues, including anxiety and eating disorders.
If you were receiving professional mental health assistance prior to attending the University and you would like to continue to receive assistance:
Boynton Health Service’s Mental Health Clinic or University Counseling and Consulting Services can help you to facilitate a successful transition.
Helping others experiencing stressful events and/or mental health challenges:
While at the University it is possible that a friend, classmate, roommate, or significant other may be dealing with issues such as depression, stress, alcohol misuse, and other issues. You can find information that will help you to support these individuals at the following websites: Understanding Today’s Students and Assisting Students in Distress.
Other services:
In addition to the services identified above and elsewhere on the Student Mental Health-Twin Cities Campus website, students may find it helpful to review tips and resources concerning academic issues; research concerns; employment issues; and personal concerns on
the Graduate School’s website at http://www.grad.umn.edu/current_students/problem_solving/.
See additional information for International Students.
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Student groups:
Active Minds is a student run organization that serves as a resource for addressing stigma about mental illness at the University of Minnesota.