Use the resources on this page to learn about how you can prioritize your mental health.

Tips for Managing Depression

Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)▸

“Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.

More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy or both.”

-Mayo Clinic (2023)

Helpful Links: 

Sleep Foundation Tips

Help Guide Tips

Healthline Tips

Psych Central Tips

NMSU Counseling Center 

Tips for Reducing Test Anxiety

Test Anxiety ▸

Test anxiety can affect anyone, whether you're a high school student, a college student, or an employee who has to take tests to move ahead in a career or get certified.

A little nervousness before a test is typical and can help sharpen your mind and focus your attention. Being a little nervous before taking a test is a normal feeling for most people. In fact, the National Institute of Health says that testing anxiety affects up to 40% of students in the US. But with test anxiety, feelings of worry and self-doubt can interfere with how well you do on tests and make you miserable.

If you suffer from testing anxiety, you know that it isn’t limited to just feeling nervous the day before your exam. It can escalate to extreme worry and self-doubt, and it can affect how well you perform on the test.

Thankfully, there are many ways to conquer test anxiety.

Helpful Links: 

Mayo Clinic Test Anxiety Tips

Mometrix Test Anxiety Tips

Understanding Test Anxiety & Anxiety Reduction Strategies

Tips for Coping with Stress and Anxiety

Anxiety Disorders▸

“Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of extreme anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).

Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), specific phobias and separation anxiety disorder. You can have more than one anxiety disorder. Sometimes anxiety results from a medical condition that needs treatment.

Whatever form of anxiety you have, treatment can help.”

-Mayo Clinic (2023)

Helpful Links:

Anxiety & Depression Association of America Tips

Jed Foundation Tips

Psych Central Tips

NMSU Health and Wellness Counseling

Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome▸

What is imposter syndrome? 

Imposter syndrome is a behavioral health phenomenon that can cause high-achieving people to doubt their skills, knowledge, or accomplishments. People with imposter syndrome may feel like they're not as talented or worthy as others, and they may fear that others will eventually realize they're a fraud. These feelings can lead to anxiety, depression, and apprehension, and they can occur in many areas of life, including work, school, and other high-pressure settings.

While imposter syndrome isn't a clinical diagnosis, it can cause real harm and prevent people from living life to their full potential. However, these feelings can be overcome.

Helpful Links:

Resources: Imposter Syndrome Institute

Consider the quiz questions below if you think you might be struggling with feelings of imposter syndrome.