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School can be a very stressful time. As a student, sometimes we can get overwhelmed with classes, exams, and work. It is even more important during these times that we are aware of our health, including mental health, so we can be proactive in our own wellness and reach out for guidance when needed. Below is a menu of resources available to College of Pharmacy students within our college and across campus.

In-House College of Pharmacy Psychologist

Shawn Levstek is an embedded psychologist in the College of Pharmacy for our students.

• Works with students to address any mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, substance use, eating disorders, trauma, and more.

• Refers students to connect with other resources as appropriate, including mental health providers in the community, psychotherapy groups, medication providers, or LD/ADHD testing.
• Office is located in Riffe 142, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00-5:00.
• Teletherapy sessions conducted via Zoom.
• To schedule an appointment, please email: levstek.4@osu.edu

Counseling and Consultation Service

This service has two locations on campus; the 4^th floor of the Younkin Success Center, and the 10^th floor of Lincoln Tower.

• To set up an appointment, call 292-5766 to set up a phone triage appointment, or
• Visit the website to create an appointments online: https://ccs.osu.edu/schedule-a-phone-screening/
• Free drop-in workshops: https://ccs.osu.edu/drop-in-workshops/ (Not currently available)
• Mental Health Strategies Series: https://ccs.osu.edu/mental-health-strategies-video-series/
  • Brief, 3-5 minutes videos presenting strategies for managing mental health and covering topics including, anxiety, controlled breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, five senses grounding technique, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, food strategies for anxiety, food strategies to improve depression, and improving sleep.
• Psychotherapy groups: https://ccs.osu.edu/groups/

Department of Psychology

The department of psychology offers Psychological Services, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and addiction recovery services to both students and members of the community: https://psychology.osu.edu/psc/services

Couples and Family Therapy

Ohio State has a Couples and Family Therapy clinic on campus: https://cftc.ehe.osu.edu/

Community Provider Database

This database contains hundreds of clinicians and allows one to search for mental health providers in the Columbus area using a number of filtering criteria, such as gender, competence areas, and insurance type.

• Search the database on CCS website: https://ccs.osu.edu/cpd/

SMART Lab

The SMART Lab on campus (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) is located in the PAES building, and offers biofeedback and instruction on how to use these programs and other relaxation techniques: https://u.osu.edu/smartlab/

Wellness Coaching

The Student Wellness Center offers

• Wellness Coaching: https://swc.osu.edu/services/wellness-coaching/ and
• Nutrition Counseling: https://swc.osu.edu/services/nutrition-education/

Buckeye PAL: https://swc.osu.edu/services/buckeye-peer-access-line/

The Buckeye Peer Access Line is a non-emergency talk line that provides a space for students to engage in brief phone conversations to gain peer support and learn about campus resources.

Let’s Talk: https://ccs.osu.edu/about-us-and-our-services/lets-talk/

• One-on-one, 15-20 minute, informal mental health consultations with a staff member from Counseling and Consultation Service.
• Sign up online, available M-F from 2-4 pm (Currently via Zoom)

OSU College of Nursing MINDSTRONG: https://nursing.osu.edu/offices-and-initiatives/mindstrong

MINDSTRONG is an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral skills building program with a goal of improving resiliency and self-protective factors for the overall wellbeing of students. The MINDSTRONG program includes seven weekly sessions geared toward improving overall mental and physical health while supporting positive adaptation to stress, anxiety and depression.

Counseling and Consultation Service crisis line is available to students after hours every day of the year. Simply call the counseling center number, 292-5766, and hold on the line to speak with an on-call counselor after hours.