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CAPS Office identifies stressors, open to students

Students often struggle with the balance of class, work, applications, family and sometimes it can all be too much during the semester.

Many students reach out to the University office of Counseling and Psychological Services when they feel overwhelmed with any type of a variety of issues.

According to the CAPS annual report of 2012 – 2013, students seek counseling due to five main reasons, the most prevalent of which is anxiety.





Mindful relaxing for a mind full of work

Students’ minds are often racing about all they have to do for classes and work, and they do not always take the time to relax and breathe in order to focus on what they are doing at that moment. This is why Mindfulness Meditation may be able to lend a helping hand.