Mental Health Websites for College Students

Recognizing the importance of mental well-being, NPTS has compiled a comprehensive list of mental health websites specifically tailored to college students. We understand the unique needs and concerns that arise during this time, and we want to provide you with a valuable resource to support your mental health journey.

• ACHA’s Mental Health Resources: Offers many resources to help college health professionals meet the mental health needs of the campus communities they serve.
• Active Mind’s Mental Health Resources: Provides self-care tools and resources to improve mental health.
• APA’s College Students Guide: The American Psychological Association’s page dedicated to college student supports and resources.
• Behavior Online: A gathering place for mental health professionals and applied behavioral scientists to connect and find resources.
• Brain & Behavior Research Foundation: This foundation works to alleviate suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that help advance research.
• Choices in Recovery: Offers support and resources related to schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
• Dart Foundation’s Gateway to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Information: Offers information about coping with PTSD as well as other support resources.
• org’s Resources for Family Members: This site offers resources for parents of addicted children or children in recovery.
• Healthy Place: America’s Mental Health Channel: This is the largest consumer mental health site available. It offers authoritative information and support to people with mental health concerns.
• Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center: Provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows young adults how they can overcome challenges.
• LifeWorks: This organization offers free/affordable counseling and support for individuals struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
• MentalHealth.gov: One-stop access to U.S. government mental health information. Offers education and guidance for the public, policy makers, leaders, and health professionals.
• MentalHelp.net: Offers online mental health and wellness education for laypeople and professionals in need of mental help.
• National Association for the Dually Diagnosed: This association is for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism: This institute generates and shares knowledge about the effects of alcohol on health and well-being, to improve prevention and treatment of alcohol-related problems.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: This organization advances science on the issues surrounding drug abuse and addiction and uses that knowledge to improve public health.
• Network of Care: Clickable map to find community services, support, and assistance by state. Provides vetted, comprehensive directory of services.
• New York Times’s Information on Mental Health: A collection of articles related to mental health issues.
• SAMHSA: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Offers support services and links to resources.
• Students with Psychosis: This nonprofit provides programming to empower students and advocates who are living with psychosis.
• The Checkup: Meltdown U. and Mental Health Tips for Parents of College Kids: Offers statistics about mental health among college students and provides tips for parents to help their students stay mentally healthy.
• UCLA’s Center for Mental Health in Schools: This site offers resources to help schools enhance how they address barriers to learning and improve student outcomes.
• UMD’s Center for School Mental Health: This center’s mission is to strengthen policies and programs in school mental health to promote success and improve learning for students. The site shares guides and other resources.

Remember that mental health is a journey, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We encourage you to explore these websites, utilize their services, and embrace the importance of self-care. Your mental well-being matters, and you deserve all the support and resources available to you.