The apps and links below are a few of the many resources available on the internet that you may find helpful. Boston College does not control these sites or take responsibility for their content, and we do not endorse these as a replacement for therapy when needed.
Resources for Your Well-Being
Academic Challenges
Are you experiencing academic difficulties?
Connors Family Learning Center (CFLC)
Student-Athlete Academic Services
Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL)
Addiction Concerns
Are you experiencing trouble with alcohol/drug overuse or addiction?
Center for Student Wellness Alcohol and Drug Education Program
University Counseling Services (UCS)
University Health Services (UHS)
Allies Supporting BIPOC Communities
An ally is someone who supports and/or advocates for a community that they care about.
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxiety is an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it. (Merriam Webster)
- I'm stressed and overwhelmed! (online guided program)
- How can I stop worrying so much? (video)
- What is anxiety and how is it treated? (website)
- I'd like to try guided meditations (audio files)
- Could drawing help?
- Insight Timer
- Diaphragmatic Breathing (video)
- Becoming Friends with Your Anxiety Podcast
- Introduction to Meditation
- Transforming Your Relationship with Anxiety
Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander
- Asian Mental Health Collective (https://www.asianmhc.org/)
- Asian American/Pacific Islander Communities and Mental Health (https://www.mhanational.org/issues/asian-american-pacific-islander-communities-and-mental-health)
- The Mental Health Coalition Asian American and Pacific Islander Mental Health Resources (https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AAPI-MH-Resources_MHC-1.pdf)
BIPOC Mental Health Resources
Black/African American
- Steve Fund for Young People of Color, which focuses on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. Check out Steve Fund student stories.
- Innopsych: resource for finding clinicians of color
- What’s On Your Mind: Organization that aims to promote conversations about emotions, mental health among communities of color, including resources on finding clinicians of color.
- JED Foundation: Resources for Diverse Identities highlights a variety of resources curated by the JED Foundation including therapy referral sites, helplines, podcasts, and social media sites
Caring for your Social and Emotional Wellness
Depression
How a Bout of Depression Led to Dwayne Johnson's Career-Defining Moment | Oprah’s Master Class
How to better manage your stress:
Online Gratitude Journal
How to help someone you know with depression:
How to support someone with depression:
Depression 101 Podcast by Mclean Hospital
Disability and Neurodiversity Wellness
- Boston College Disability Services
https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/offices/student-affairs/sites/dean-of-students/disability-services.html
- Project LETS: https://projectlets.org/chapters
- Neurodiversity Hub: https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/resources-for-students
- Boston Area Community Resources: https://www.uml.edu/student-services/disability/resources/community-resources.aspx
Eating Disorders/Body Image Resources
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA):
Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26; self-assessment):
The Body Positive (website):
Body image: Taking the power back (video):
Body Image Basics (video):
Heath At Every Size (book):
The Body Image Workbook (workbook):
Behind the Before and After: Intuitive Eating and Body Image (documentary):
Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance
Online skills list for coping with distress
50 ways to take a break (printable poster)
Pros and cons of different types of coping skills (infographic)
How journaling can help (pdf)
Apps that can help me cope:
Emotional Well-Being Practices
Financial Concerns
Are you worried about your financial situation or have concerns about basic needs (housing, food, transportation)?
Grief Resources
Health Questions and Concerns
International Students
LGBTQ Students
LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity
- The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/)
- Other Boys NYC (https://otherboys-nyc.com/)
- Trans Lifeline (https://translifeline.org/)
- National Center for Transgender Equality (https://transequality.org/)
- The Boston Alliance of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Youth BAGLY (https://www.bagly.org/)
- Massachusetts DMH Young Adult Resource Guide LGBTQIA+(https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dmh-young-adult-resource-guide-lgbtq-resources)
Latinx
- Latinx/ Hispanic Communities and Mental Health (https://www.mhanational.org/issues/latinxhispanic-communities-and-mental-health)
- The Focus on You (https://thefocusonyou.com/)
- Latinx Therapy (https://latinxtherapy.com/)
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (https://adaa.org/find-help/by-demographics/latinx-hispanics)
- National Latinx Psychological Association (https://www.nlpa.ws/)
National Organizations
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK(8255)
A 24 hour, free, confidential suicide prevention support line for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or severe emotional distress.
American Psychiatric Association
This site gives information on topics ranging from mental illness to finding the right psychiatrist.
American Psychological Association Help Center
Self-help information site of the APA providing support for many of life's problems.
National Institute of Mental Health
This site provides information on various mental health topics as researched by the NIMH.
Provides information to help individuals struggling with an addiction and seeking guidance on the road to recovery.
Resource to help college students dealing with the physical and mental stress of higher education.
Offers online behavioral support system with links to many helpful sites.
To access site:
- Click on link
- Select "Student Log on" *Note: This is to help the site determine which schools are visiting, not to identify students.
- For "Select school's state," choose Massachusetts
- For "Select school," choose "Boston College"
- Click Log In
Note: On-line screenings are available on the "Self e-Valuator"
Native American/Indigenous Communities
Racial Trauma Resources
- Racial Trauma Toolkit (https://www.bc.edu/content/dam/bc1/schools/lsoe/sites/isprc/racialtraumaisreal.pdf)
- The Link Between Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans: A Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Coping Approach (https://www.anxiety.org/black-americans-how-to-cope-with-anxiety-and-racism)
- Racial Trauma and Self-Care in Tragedy (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services/guides/self-help-resources/racial-trauma-and-self-care-in-tragedy)
- Coping with Racism and Discrimination: Considerations for Students of Color and White Allies (https://csumb.edu/pgcc/coping-racism-discrimination/)
- Racial Trauma and Your Health (https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/black-health/how-racial-trauma-affects-mental-health)
Safety and Security Concerns
Have you experienced safety or security threats to your physical well-being on campus?
Boston College Police Department (BCPD)
Office for Institutional Diversity (OID)
Self-Compassion
Sleep
Students of Color
BIPOC Mental Health Resources and Referals
Coping with Racism and Discrimination
Steve Fund for Young People of Color: which focuses on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
Innopsych: resource for finding clinicians of color
What’s On Your Mind: Organization that aims to promote conversations about emotions, mental health among communities of color, including resources on finding clinicians of color.
JED Foundation: Resources for Diverse Identities highlights a variety of resources curated by the JED Foundation including therapy referral sites, helplines, podcasts, and social media sites
Transitions
Lonely? You're not alone. (video)
Any tips for a student with Asperger/Autism? (website)
Thoughtful Transitions | Caring for Your Emotional and Social Wellness
A presentation by University Counseling Services
Unwanted Sexual Contact
Have you experienced unwanted sexual contact and want help or someone to talk to about it?
Boston College Police Department (BCPD)
Office of the Dean of Students
Sexual Assault Network (SANet)
University Counseling Services (UCS)
Veteran Wellness
- VA Support and resources for student veterans: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/student-faculty/index.asp
- JED Foundation - adjustment to college life as a veteran: https://jedfoundation.org/set-to-go/student-veterans-adjusting-to-college-life/
- Student Veterans of America organization: https://studentveterans.org/
Vulnerability & Shame
WellTrack
WellTrack is a self-help program that students can use to address stress, anxiety, and depression before these issues get to the point of needing therapy or other mental health services. WellTrack's tools can also be used as an adjunct to therapy. The app is free for BC students.