Resources for students

You may be here because you know someone who has struggled with stress or emotional problems, or you may have struggled yourself. It is not easy to know who to talk to or where to go for help. We want you to know that you are not alone. Be kind and patient with yourself, reach out to supportive friends and family, and explore the resources on our website to learn about how to strengthen your emotional health and resilience and connect with other students like you.

Please read below for more information and resources.

New: Get more resources for fighting and coping with anti-AAPI racism on our new landing page dedicated to this topic.

Fact Sheets

We have created fact sheets on common mental health topics that you may have questions about, including depression, alcohol use, self-harm, and CoVID-19 stress. Please browse our collection below.

Resources

COVID-19 and Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected physical and mental health for individuals worldwide. Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones feeling well.

COVID-19 and Racism

COVID-19 has been accompanied by another epidemic, of racism against Asians worldwide. This fact sheet describes what is happening, puts it in context, and suggests strategies for responding.

Suicide and Self Harm

One of the most concerning outcomes of mental health problems is danger to oneself. This fact sheet provides helpful information about self-harm and suicide, with a focus on Asian students.

All fact sheets

Webinars

Since the start of COVID, we began holding webinars to cover common topics that were affecting mental health of students and families from different cultural backgrounds. Please feel free to explore and watch any of the recordings below.

Resources

Feb 28, 2021

Talking to Teens about Anti-Asian Discrimination in the Era of COVID-19

Feb 28, 2021

Aug 6, 2020

Asian Allyship with the Black Community

Aug 6, 2020

Apr 29, 2020

Living Through a Pandemic: Understanding, Coping, and Finding Meaning

Apr 29, 2020

Apr 21, 2020

Anti-Asian Racism During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 21, 2020

all webinars

Additional organizations and resources

Let's Talk! Conference

Our Center co-organizes this annual conference that provides an intentional space to explore ways of promoting the emotional wellbeing and success of Asian and Asian American students. You may find the webinars and resources helpful, or you may want to get involved.

Active Minds

Active Minds is a nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25. Present on over 800 campuses, they hold public online events to bring suicide and mental health into the open so no one struggles alone.

It Gets Better

The It Gets Better project collects and shares LGBTQ+ youth’s stories. Many people find their stories inspiring and realize that hope is out there.

Jed Foundation

The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit organization that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults in the United States. They offer a number of campaigns and resources, including “Seize the Awkward” (a national campaign that encourages teens and youth to reach out to a friend who may be struggling with mental health problems); “ULifeline” (a mental health resource center for college students that includes a confidential mental health self-screening tool); and “HalfOfUs.com” (a collaboration with MTV featuring a library of free-for-use videos including PSAs, celebrities and students talking about their personal experiences with mental health and substance use.)