BYU Counseling and

Psychological Services

caps.byu.edu

Mormons and Mental HealthStatistics on the state of Utah.

Physical HealthUtah is one of the healthiest states in

regard to physical health.#5 out of all 50 states (America’s Health Rankings, 2014 Annual

Report).

Mental HealthUtah is one of the highest ranking states for mental illness. (SAMHSA)

States with Highest Rates for Mental Illness

Utah 22.4%

Oklahoma21.9%

West Virginia 21.4%

Oregon 20.9%

Washington 20.8%

Physical HealthTendency to see a physical health problem as legitimate.

Mental Health

Tendency to see a mental health concern as not really legitimate.

Question?What do you think is the most common reason

someone comes into the Counseling Center at BYU?

Statistics on Mental Health1 in 4 adults (61.5 million Americans) experience mental

illness in a given year. (NAMI, NIHM)

Fewer than 1 out of 9 will seek treatment

In 2012, 16 million adults (18 or older) had at least one major depressive disorder in the past year. (NAMI)

For those attending college, almost 1 in 2 will experience depression during their collegiate experience. (Kadison & DiGeronimo, 2005)

Antidepressants most prescribed drug in America (CDC)

Utah #1 for antidepressant use. (CDC)

Statistics on Mental Health28.8% of the American population will experience anxiety

during their lifetime.

Anxiety often co-occurs with depression or substance abuse.

During 2013, someone in America died from suicide every 12.8 minutes.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide of young adults.

More than 90% of those who died by suicide had a diagnosable mental disorder, most often major depressive disorder. (The Kim Foundation)

State Rankings for SuicideUtah is number 9 with 15.4 suicides per 1,000

(Krishnamsetty, 2010)

Common Mental Health Concerns● Stress● Depression● Anxiety● Perfectionism● Eating disorders● OCD● Relationship Issues

Stressed?

Biofeedback Lab● Play games to help:

o Calm down/de-stresso Improve memory and concentrationo Enhance performance o Learn relaxation skillso etc.

Hours: Mon-Fri. 8am-5pm (check caps.byu.edu for specific hours.)

● Info handouts and relaxation recordings online

Feeling More Than Stressed?

Counseling Services● Individual ● Group● Couples/Marital

FREE for full-time or ¾ time studentsPh.D level PsychologistsOpen 8am-5pm

Need Help Now?

Emergency Services● Counselors available 24 hours● Walk-ins (8am-4pm)● After 4pm call 801-422-2222

o Campus police will either help out or get you in touch with the on-call counselor

Help Surviving College?

Student Development Classes● Career Exploration● Individual Development● Surviving College Reading● Effective Study and Learning● etc.

(Register the same way as other core classes)

How to Make an Appointment

1. Go to caps.byu.edu2. Click on “Make an

Appointment”3. Fill out the online

paperwork4. Call 801.422.3035 to

set up a time

New Website!

help.byu.edu

● Distressed Student Protocol● Guidelines for

faculty/staff,ecclesiastical leaders, and parents

● Info about CAPS Services● Info about common concerns

Want More?

“BYU Counseling andPsychological Services”

Join us! Email acbell888@gmail.com

More Questions-How do we help students get over any stigma

associated with mental illness? Suggestions on how we can assure students that

struggling with mental illness is not their fault, and that there isn’t anything wrong with seeking help.

Syllabus BuilderMental health concerns and stressful life events can

affect students’ academic performance and quality of life. BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS, 1500 WSC, 801-422-3035, caps.byu.edu) provides individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as stress management services. These services are confidential and are provided by the university at no cost for full-time students. For general information please visit https://caps.byu.edu; for more immediate concerns please visit http://help.byu.edu.

What to do with Student who needs help:

Talk to the studentBe supportive and validate the student’s

emotionsExpress your concerns directly to the studentAsk; “Are you talking with anyone else about

this?”Let the student know that this issue isn’t your

area of expertise, but you know people who are and are

willing to help them seek these resources

What to do with Student who needs help:

Give the student numbers of resources on campus or community

Follow-up with them to make sure they are getting Help

Seek support and process your own feelings after talking with the student, while respecting the privacy of the student.

Quote by Brigham Young“[W]hen a person requested a priesthood blessing, Brigham

Young would ask, “Have you used any remedies?” To those who said no because “we wish the Elders to lay hands upon us, and we have faith that we shall be healed,” President Young replied: “That is very inconsistent according to my faith. If we are sick, and ask the Lord to heal us, and to do all for us that is necessary to be done, according to my understanding of the Gospel of salvation, I might as well ask the Lord to cause my wheat and corn to grow, without my plowing the ground and casting in the seed. It appears consistent to me to apply every remedy that comes within the range of my knowledge, and [then] to ask my Father in Heaven … to sanctify that application to the healing of my body.” (quoted by Dallin H. Oaks, Conference Report, May 2010).

Jeffrey R. Holland“At one point in our

married life when financial fears collided with staggering fatigue, I took a psychic blow that was as unanticipated as it was real.”(Holland, October 2013)

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

“[S]eek the advice of reputable people with certified training, professional skills, and good values. Be honest with them about your history and your struggles. Prayerfully and responsibly consider the counsel they give and the solutions they prescribe. If you had appendicitis, God would expect you to seek a priesthood blessing and get the best medical care available. So too with emotional disorders.” (General Conference, Oct. 2013)

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

“Broken minds can be healed just the way broken bones and broken hearts are healed. While God is at work making those repairs, the rest of us can help by being merciful, nonjudgmental, and kind.” (General Conference, Oct. 2013)