As the end of the school year draws near and many University of Colorado at Boulder students are preparing for and taking final exams, university officials are reminding students that there are several resources on campus to help them deal with stress.
Many students tend to rely on friends and family to overcome emotional distress and are unaware of the readily available resources on campus, according to Karen Raforth, director of CU's Counseling and Psychological Services.
"When students are under this kind of deadline, even the basics go out the window," Raforth said. "For example, they get little sleep, eat poorly and don't exercise. These behaviors can start a spiral that does not allow a student to fully access his or her brain power."
To help students deal with stress and other issues, CU's Counseling and Psychological Services office offers free walk-in or call-in appointments Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to all CU students. They provide six free counseling sessions during the academic year to students. For information about the Counseling and Psychological Services office call 303-492-6766 or visit /. If calling after business hours press "2" during the recorded message to speak to a mental health professional.
The Wardenburg Health Center's Psychological Health and Psychiatry Clinic offers free counseling to all CU students with Student Gold insurance and fee-for-service to other students. For information on Wardenburg's programs visit or call 303-492-5654.
For a complete list of campus mental health resources visit .