Counselling Resources

Common Student Concerns.

Some concerns in college are so common, like stress or having healthy relationships, that they are nearly universal. Others, like depression or thoughts of suicide can have a tremendous impact on your life. We have provided more detailed information for some of the most common and important student concerns below.

Counselling Resource Links

Academic Performance

Are you a perfectionist

 

Procrastination

 

Test Anxiety

 

Time Management

 

Addiction

Alcohol 

 

Beyond ABC Tobacco (AADAC) 

 

Computer Addiction 

 

Do I have a problem with alcohol or drugs 

 

Don't be a victim of predatory drugs 

 

Gambling 

 

Helping a friend with an addiction 

 

Marijuana 

 

Predatory Drugs 

 

Smoking & Tobacco 

 

 

Mood & Mental Health

Bipolar Disorder 

 

Considering a Medication for Depression  

 

Depression 

 

Grief & Loss 

 

Helping a suicidal friend 

 

Managing Difficult Emotions 

 

Worried About Anxiety 

 

Shyness vs. Social Anxiety 

 

What to know about Suicide 

 

Relationships

Assertiveness bill of rights 

 

Break ups 

 

Building Healthy Relationships 

 

Dating 

 

Dating & Relationship Violence 

 

Dating Bill of Rights 

 

Managing Loneliness 

 

Self-Image

Body Image 

 

Eating Disorder

 

Self-Esteem 

 

Sexuality & Identity

Homophobic Bullying fact sheet (Gov. AB) 

 

Male Sexual Assaults 

 

Sexual Orientation  

 

Sexual Violence 

 

Straight for Equality  

 

Valuing Sexual Identities 

 

10 things you can do as a Straight Ally 

 

Stress

101 Ways to Cope with Stress 

 

Nutrition and Stress 

 

Overstressed 

 

Stress Related Illness 

 

Wellness

Caffeine 

 

Insomnia 

 

Life Goals

 

Mindfulness 

 

Relaxation Exercises 

 

Self-Care 

 

Social & Cultural Concerns