Overview

When you or someone you care about experiences depression, it can feel overwhelming. Feelings of sadness, worthlessness, having no interest in regular activities, and other symptoms of depression can get in the way of your everyday life—they can even derail your college goals. Depression is an illness that affects college students as much as any other group. It can be mild and managed with self-care and talk therapy, or it may be severe and need more extensive professional care. An important message here is that is can be treated successfully.

The good news is that people experiencing depression are not alone. There are many school and community resources that can support recovery from depression, and include personal coping strategies that can help. This module provides guidance about how to recognize depression in yourself or people you care about, how to get help, and how to engage in self-care. Remember: help is available and recovery is possible.

What might depression feel like - take a look.

The information in these modules is not intended to replace the services and advice from a medical or mental health professional.

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Learn more about depression.

What does depression look like? Review Depression Signs & Symptoms to find out if you or someone you know has depression.
Don't wait. Get Help & Treatment as soon as possible.
What is your Self-Care Plan moving forward? Try maintenance and emergency self-care.
Mental Health at Cuesta: Our personal therapy services support students in their academic success and personal development. Our services are personalized, confidential and do not transfer with academic records.
If you have an emergency, please call:

Public Safety:

San Luis Obispo Campus: (805) 546-3911

Paso Robles Campus: (805) 591-4911

9-1-1

SLO Hotline: (800) 783-0607

Suicide Prevention LIFELINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or

Crisis Text Line TEXT: "COURAGE" TO 741741

Where is the Closest Help to Me?

Although this course has helpful information, it can't replace the face-to-face time we need sometimes. Need local help?

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Visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-8255 if you, or someone you know, is in distress.
Take the Depression Quiz to see how much you already know.
Students Against Depression is a website for students looking to help themselves or others with depression and other mental health challenges.
Take a short quiz at Depression Screening from Mental Health America to find out if you may be suffering from depression.
Depression Ulife.Org and Depression and College Students National Institute of Mental Health are your online resource for college mental health.
Fore more information, tools, support, and resources to guide you through your mental health journey, visit DepressionToolkit.Org of the University of Michigan Depression Center.
Visit California Community Colleges Student Mental Health Program: Depression and Bipolar Disorder for more information and resources on depression.

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