Academic and Mental Wellness Center

Welcome to the computer science Academic and Mental Wellness Center. Scholastic success and health, whether it be physical or mental, is of utmost importance. We've implemented a bounty of resources to provide our students with the latest information and tools to assist them in their academic and life endeavors here at Kansas State University and all roads that follow.

We concentrate on three primary pillars or core areas known to affect student performance and well-being.

Pillars of success

1. Learning strategies
   • Here you will discover your unique learning style, how to master this type and explore the wheel of learning.
2. Time management
   • In this zone you'll find general tips and tricks for time management, advice and tactics for scheduling, and organizational techniques for planning, outlining and everything in-between.
3. Studying and STEM
   • This section covers hacks and offers resources for efficient studying, best ways to prepare for exams, and complete ins and outs of studying for STEM classes.

These resources can serve as a guiding hand along a winding path that may not always have an obvious linear trail. Maybe an obstacle up ahead will require you to take the route less-traveled, or sometimes an abrupt strike of lightning appears just past the nearest treetop. No matter what, your journey is incredibly important. Sometimes when things get tough, even what you learn here and elsewhere may not be enough.

Remember you are not alone. Below is a list of official K-State resources for professional life coaching, mental health counseling, and specialized advocacy and support:

• Counseling and Phychological Services
  
  • CAPS provides a confidential, safe space to process anything that weighs on students. CAPS provides consultations, workshops, group and individual therapy, as well as referral information for K-State campus partners and the Manhattan community.
• K-State Family Center
  • Psychotherapy services are available to individuals, a couple or family at-large. These are provided affordably and at an extremely high quality through faculty, and doctoral and master's students under direct MFT supervision abiding by academic and licensing requirements.
• Student Support and Accountability
  • This office serves students experiencing challenges impacting their experience in college by providing support, resources and overseeing student conduct related policies.
• Spectrum Center
  • The Spectrum Center is open to all and is dedicated to supporting LGBT students, staff, faculty and allied members of our campus and surrounding communities, fostering welcoming spaces for education, connection and community in both personal and professional spaces.
• Center for Advocacy, Response and Education
  • Confidential, free and voluntary services, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual harassment are offered here.
• Student Belonging
  • The mission is to build a welcoming campus climate that fosters mutual understanding for all by working with deans, department heads, faculty, staff and students to do so.

Again, remember, you are never alone. If you find yourself in a concerning or dangerous state of mind, at risk of causing temporary or permanent harm to yourself or others, use the number below for the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, along with a link to a 24/7 live-chat version. You and your life matter.

24/7 Live-Chat