The Stevens Student Counseling, Psychological, and Disability Services (D.C.P. & D.S.) can provide students with confidential counseling on numerous topics. Check their website for more information.

Many minor mental health problems can be relieved by some common-sense measures.
If you find yourself feeling "blue," "out of sorts," "stressed out," or "in a funk," you can
take some steps such as the following to see if you feel better:

• Get enough rest
• Eat a balanced diet
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
• Engage in physical activities
• Do something that for you is fun or relaxing (go to a funny movie, take a walk on the beach, listen to music, read a good book, talk to a friend, etc.)
• Attend to your spiritual needs by meditating,

   praying, or appreciating a beautiful sunset

• Make a list of the things that are troubling you; then fold it and put it away for the rest of the day
• Prioritize your challenges and deal with the ones that are either most stressful or easiest to check off the list
• Be sure to spend ample time with people whose company you enjoy, generally those who have an upbeat and positive attitude.

However, if your feelings are more than you can handle alone, reach out to those who can help you. Talk to a friend, family member, religious advisor, or a counselor. The Stevens Student Counseling, Psychological, and Disability Services (D.C.P. & D.S.) provides personal and career counseling services to the students of Stevens Institute of Technology. Counseling involves meeting with a trained professional who can help you cope with, work on, and resolve many different kinds of problems.