Personal Wellness
The University of Illinois Counseling Center is committed to serving the mental health needs of students.
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Counseling Center at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
610 E John St. Champaign, IL 612820
(217) 333-3704
Barriers to Academic Success
- Academic stress and pressures
- Adjusting to college life
- Test Anxiety
- Procrastination
- Depression, stress, anxiety
- Family difficulties
- Relationship challenges
- Lack of self care
Depression: What to watch for?
- Change in sleep patterns or appetite
- Decreased ability to concentrate
- Irritability
- Poor hygiene
- Frequent crying spells
- Social isolation
- Self-injury
- Verbal or written statements of a wish or intent to harm oneself
Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviors: What to watch for?
- Disruption in daily functioning due to any mind-altering substance
- Attending class or employment while under the influence
- Legal difficulties (DUI, drinking tickets)
- Overuse of internet/computers for
Anxiety: What to watch for?
- Persistent worrying
- Agitation during stressful situations such as exams
- Avoidance of social or other situations
- One or a combination of physical symptoms
- Rapid breathing
- Increased heart rate
- Shaking
- Sweating
- Headaches
- Stomach aches
- Muscle aches
- Sleep difficulty
General Psychological Distress: What to watch for?
- Trust your instincts!!
- Any of the previous signs/symptoms/behaviors
- Any behavior representing a dramatic/significant change from previous lifestyle
- Attendance record
- Task completion
- Life circumstance concerns (recent family death, breakup, etc.)
The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides the following services to help students live a more balanced life:
- Initial Appointment/Consultation
- Short term individual and couples counseling
- Group counseling
- Referrals for private therapy
- Outreach and consultation
- Alcohol and other drug assessment and counseling
- Educational Services
- Self-help brochures and materials
Location: 206 Student Service Building, 610 E John St.
Contact: (217) 333-3704
Making the Initial Appointment
To schedule an initial appointment at the Counseling Center, call (217) 333-3704 M-F from 7:50 am onward
- Same day appointments are available
- Sessions are kept confidential
Other Campus Resources
- McKinley Mental Health (217) 333-2705
- 24-hour Crisis Line: (217) 359-4141
- Rape crisis: (217) 384-4444