Mental Health

ThrivingCampus

ThrivingCampus is a nationwide online directory that helps SJSU students access off-campus mental health care more easily.

Support Students in Distress - Guide for SJSU Community

Well-being fuels success. When students are healthy, physically and mentally, they’re more likely to thrive in class and in life. As part of the SJSU community, you can play a role. The Guide for SJSU Community: Support Students in Distress gives you practical ways to help.

Suicide Prevention Resources

You are not alone. This section offers support, guidance, and resources for anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide—or worried about someone they care about.

JED Foundation | Suicide Resource Center 

What to know about suicide, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and getting help. 

"It's OK to Say Suicide"

Listen to the stories of the nine amazing young adults featured in the documentary “Each and Every Day” whose lives were saved by saying suicide and asking for help. 

NAMI's Crisis Planning & Suicide Prevention Student's Guide

College can be stressful. Explore this guide to learn how to spot warning signs, build a crisis plan, and find help for yourself or a friend.

Additional Suicide Prevention Resources

Jed Foundation | Mental Health Resource Center

The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

Seize the Awkward

A simple conversation can change everything. Be the friend who listens. Explore these JED resources to learn how to support someone you care about—or to find help for yourself.

Jed Foundation | Political Anxiety

Feeling anxious about politics? Practice self-care, set boundaries, and check out JED’s tips for support.

C.A.L.M.

C.A.L.M. (Calming Anxiety, Living Mindfully) is a program designed at SJSU to help you effectively manage anxiety. This includes reducing anxiety-related limitations and suffering, and increasing awareness and self-compassion. The workshop is offered every semester and the C.A.L.M. manual can be used as a resource to read through to learn more about helpful facts, concepts, and skills.

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Additional Resources

Mindfulness Mediation

Free Guided Meditations | UCLA Mindful

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorders | Mayo Clinic

Anxiety Disorders | National Institute of Mental Health

COVID Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Worry | HelpGuide.org