Students at Iowa State have free access to various counseling options through Student Counseling Services. Options include traditional individual counseling, group counseling & workshops. We encourage you to schedule an initial appointment and explore which of our service(s) are most recommended for your unique situation.
Medication helps millions of people worldwide with mental health each day. Anxiety, depression, and ADHD are the most common conditions in which medicine is used as a primary method of treatment. By making an appointment at the Thielen Health Clinic, our providers can assess your situation, discuss medication options including benefits and side effects, and write your prescription. The Thielen Clinic also has an on-site pharmacy that can fill your mental health medication prescription, whether it came from a provider at Thielen or not.
Building habits to take a proactive approach to your wellbeing is an important part of living a happy, healthy life. Iowa State students have access to many services to help build those habits.
Meditation and breathing are effective strategies for many people as both coping mechanisms or proactive mental health practices. Resources are available to help students learn these strategies and establish them as habits.
