CAPS Informational Resources

Educational information curated by CAPS staff on a variety of mental health topics, with strategies to address those concerns.

"Why am I feeling so burnt out?"

It's a common question, and one that students are asking too. Whether a student is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, the college experience can be stressful and leave students feeling overwhelmed and concerned in academic, social, and personal ways. "How can I handle this?", we hear.

Informational Sheets produced by the CAPS office serve as support resources for students seeking answers to what is weighing on them and strategies to lessen those burdens. Scroll down to browse through the subject offerings we currently have available, gain a comprehensive understanding of mental health topics that affect the student experience, and learn strategies to address them in one place.

CAPS Informational Sheets

Acclimation Tips for Transfer Students

The transfer student experience can be daunting, which can weigh on students as they are working to adjust. In addition to campus resources, mental health strategies can alleviate transition stress.

Acclimation Tips for Transfer Students Info Sheet

Coping with Life Transitions

At every stage of our lives we will go through periods of transition, and those periods can be challenging as we work to find new footing. Read about what to expect and how to cope.

Coping with Life Transitions Info Sheet

Coping with Summer

Many find that summertime in college feels as odd as it does fun, as they work to balance their college life with their home one. Read ways to help build balance for yourself.

Coping with Summer Transitions Info Sheet

Dealing with Financial Stress

Financial security can be a prominent stressor in life because it affects so many of your other opportunities and abilities. Luckily, there are ways to alleviate and set health boundaries.

Dealing with Financial Stress

New Term Acclimation Tips for Students

Learn more about the challenges that come with acclimating to a new academic term and about the resources on-campus that you can utilize to make for a smoother transition.

New Term Acclimation Tips

Post-College Blues

As challenging as college can be, entering into the workforce and losing social structures from college can provide substantial hurdles to surmount. Learn strategies to make this life stage smoother.

Post-College Blues

Resilience to Anxiety and Stress 

It's easy to confuse Anxiety and Stress, especially when it feels each can have such a strong hold on our lives. Learn more about that differentiates the two, including unique strategies to tackle each. 

Resilience to Anxiety & Stress

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is prevalent during grey, rainy winters like Seattle's. People can feel gloomy and that there seems to be no way to feel positive. Learn ways to elevate your mood.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Info Sheet

Self-Care

Self-Care is a popular topic right now, but what exactly is it? Why do you need to slow down and take some time for it? Learn more about ideas for self-care, including great on-campus options.

Self-Care Info Sheet

Social Media & Mental Health

Likes. Reels. Shares - Social Media is everywhere, and if we aren't browsing it on our own we're receiving it from others. Learn about the effects and how to protect your mental health.

Social Media & Mental Health Info Sheet

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