Counseling and Psychological Services

  1. March 4, 2024

    CAPS, UHS to merge into University Health & Counseling

    U-M has merged its Counseling and Psychological Services with University Health Service as a way to streamline and ease barriers to student-centered mental health care.

  2. March 6, 2023

    U-M expands well-being, mental health support for students, employees

    Students on the Ann Arbor campus now have access to up to six free counseling sessions per year, including same-day appointments, and U-M recently hired a chief behavioral health strategist for faculty and staff.

  3. April 22, 2022

    Faculty, staff, student resources available for misconduct reports

    U-M offers a variety of resources for students, faculty and staff who need assistance following an incident of sexual or gender-based misconduct.

  4. April 18, 2022

    Mortenson named chief mental health officer in Student Life

    Student Life has appointed Lindsey Mortenson, currently the acting executive director and medical director for University Health Service, as the campus’ inaugural chief mental health officer.

  5. December 10, 2021

    U-M broadens outreach, access to mental health services, resources

    U-M is adopting new and innovative approaches to continue its focus on student mental health and well-being with resources targeting the holistic needs of students using a multi-dimensional approach and increased compassion.

  6. November 22, 2021

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  7. November 18, 2021

    CAPS piloting online platform to support student mental health

    Counseling and Psychological Services is piloting a new mental health and well-being resource that allows students to receive and provide support anonymously through an online peer-to-peer community.

  8. April 15, 2021

    SAPAC, CAPS form care team for student sexual misconduct survivors

    The university has launched a new Survivor Care Team that combines advocacy with therapy to better address the specific needs of students who are survivors of sexual misconduct. 

  9. November 4, 2020

    Schlissel urges unity, civility in post-election message

    In a post-election message, President Mark Schlissel said U-M will continue to advance its mission, support students and “achieve the lasting change for which so many of you have advocated,” regardless of final vote tallies.

  10. September 16, 2019

    Faculty resource on student mental health now available

    A new resource focused on sharing information and strategies to support students’ mental health, developed by Counseling and Psychological Services, is available for faculty at U-M’s Ann Arbor campus.