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Typical Counseling Issues

Adjusting to College Life Alcohol and Other Drugs Anger Management Body Image / Eating Disorders Conflict Resolution Depression / Suicide Domestic Violence GLBTQ Grief and Loss Mental Health Relationships		Self Esteem Self-Injury / Cutting Sexual Assault / Date Rape Sexual Harassment STI's Sexually Transmitted Infections (Formerly referred to as STD's) Stress / Anxiety Traumatic Experiences Valuing Differences Wellness
Learning Disabilities		Other Resources
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ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE LIFE Homesickness Away From Home: Coping With the Unexpected Wanna Go Home? Culture Shock (For International Students) Life In The Dorms
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS Alcohol SPSU's Policy How Much Is Too Much? (Alcohol Screening) Campus Health and Safety (Alcohol, other drugs, violence, mental health) College Drinking - Changing the Culture Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator FACE (Truth and Clarity on Alcohol) How Much Booze Is Good For You? Other Drugs Marijuana Cocaine Crack - In Search Of The Big Bang! Heroin Meth LSD PCP (Angel Dust) Ecstasy Molly DXM (Dextromethorphan) GHB (Gamma Hydroxybutyrate) Special K (Ketamine) Inhalants Prescription Drugs Hydrocodone OxyContin Depressants Street Names for Drugs Resources Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon/Alateen The BACCHUS Network National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Narcotics Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous Cocaine Anonymous Office of Applied Studies - Drug Info American Council for Drug Education National Institute on Drug Abuse Web of Addictions EROWID (Psychoactive Plants and Chemicals) Local Resources Ridgeview Institute Peachford Hospital TOP
ANGER MANAGEMENT Anger Management Tool Kit Anger Pre-Test (Assessment) Dealing With Anger Anger Resources Controlling Anger
BODY IMAGE / EATING DISORDERS Loving Your Body inside And Out Body Positive Body Image and Self-Esteem About-Face: Self-Esteem For Women and Girls Helping Someone With An Eating Disorder Eating Disorders Info (National Eating Disorder Association) National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance Eating Disorders Treatment Resources Eating Disorder Referral and Info Center Natl. Assoc. of Anorexia Nervosa and Assoc. Disorders (ANAD)
CONFLICT RESOLUTION Tools And Tips For Resolving Conflict Mediate - Dispute Resolution Experts Resolving Conflict In Work Teams College Roommate Conflict Resolving Relationship Conflict
DEPRESSION / SUICIDE All About Depression Men and Depression Depression Central Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) About Suicide Suicide Prevention Resource Center Ga Suicide Prevention Information Network (GSPIN) Life Is Precious: Suicide Prevention Resources ULifeline Suicide prevention and improving mental health for college students. student veterans, and student athletes TOP
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Love Me Not Stop The Stalker Behaviors of Abusers Cycle of Violence Relationship Violence To Watch For Cyberstalking Cobb YWCA YWCA of Northwest Georgia (Cobb County) 770-427-2902 Hotline 770-427-3390 24 hours, 7 days per week Types of Sexual Violence The Safety Zone Domestic Violence Handbook Violence Against Women (Dept of Justice) Resources For Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Dating Violence National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Violence Against Women Online Resources
GLBTQI Coming Out Valuing a Gay or Lesbian Self-Identity Out Proud, Be Yourself Out and Equal "Mom, Dad I'm Gay" Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Human Rights Campaign GLBT National Help Center International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) Georgia Equality For LGBTQ TOP
GRIEF / LOSS Coping With Grief and Loss Saying Goodbye: Dealing With Loss Grief and Loss Suggestions For Individuals Dealing With Grief What Is Grief?
MENTAL HEALTH Self Help Magazine Student Athlete Mental Health Issues (NCAA) Are You Addicted To The Internet? (Assessment) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National Alliance on Mental Illness - Georgia National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Internet Mental Health Veteran's Mental Health (All Topics) Mental Health Matters Asperger's Syndrome in Adults Skills for Life Next Phase Adult Social Skills Group Adult Attention Deficit Disorder A Guide To Mental Health Terminology TOP
RELATIONSHIPS Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships Relationships with Roommates Ten Tips For A Good Roommate Relationship Boyfriend / Girlfriend / Spouse / Significant Other Parents / Siblings Co-Workers Being Assertive: Reduce Stress, Communicate Better Being Assertive and The Broken Record Technique The Importance of Assertiveness
SELF-ESTEEM Self-Esteem (Assessment) Self-Esteem Building Self-Esteem: A Self-Help Guide Professional Self-Esteem Diamond Learn to write your hurts in sand. Learn to carve your blessings in stone!
SELF-INJURY / CUTTING Self Injury: You're Not The Only One Alternatives To Self-Injury Tips For Family And Friends Secret Shame: Self Injury Information and Support Ways To Help Yourself Right Now
SEXUAL ASSAULT / DATE RAPE 20-30% of college dating relationships include incidents of both verbal and physical abuse. 15% of female college students report being stalked. SPSU’s Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights Basic Facts About Rape and Sexual Assault For Male Survivors Of Sexual Assault YWCA of Northwest Georgia (Cobb County) 770-427-2902 Hotline 770-427-3390 24 hours, 7 days a week Sexual Assault - FAQ's Help For Victims of Sexual Assault (NCVC) Rape and Date Rape Date Rape: College's Dirtiest Secret Protecting Yourself From Date Rape Drugs Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) Students Active For Ending Rape (SAFER) TOP
SEXUAL HARASSMENT SPSU Policy What Is Sexual Harassment? Facts About Sexual Harassment (EEOC) Sexual Harassment In Higher Education
STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Types Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum) Genital Herpes (HSV-2) Gonorrhea HIV / AIDS Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection Syphilis Trichomoniasis Resources and Information STI's - FAQ's STD's - Just The Facts STD's - Everything You Need To Know And More HIV / AIDS and African Americans Women Who Love Other Women Lesbians and STD's Men Who Love Other Men Health Concerns For Gay Men STD Testing: What To Know Before You Go STD Testing At A Glance STD and HIV Testing Sites Clinics in Georgia For HIV-AIDS and STD Testing (Free or Sliding Scale) Planned Parenthood (Student Rates) AID Atlanta Someone Cares Youth Pride Center For Disease Control (CDC) TOP
STRESS / ANXIETY Stress, Anxiety, and Coping Freedom From Fear (*Assessment) Are You Stressed or Anxious? Stress Reduction Using Thought Awareness, Rational Thinking and Positive Thinking Facts About Social Phobia How To Conquer The Fear of Public Speaking Three Important Aspects Of Your Stress (Assessment*) Anxiety Disorders Association of America
TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES Coping With Disaster Coping With A Traumatic Event Care Tips For Survivors Of A Traumatic Event Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) National Center for PTSD (Veteran's Administration) SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
VALUING DIFFERENCES Teaching Tolerance Valuing Diversity Valuing Diversity For Women Valuing Diversity Resources TOP
WELLNESS “If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live?” - unknown Campus Health and Safety Student Athletes and Nutrition Web MD
LEARNING DISABILITIES Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Learning Disabilities and ADHD
OTHER RESOURCES Articles for Students by Students (*All Topics)* Self-Help Library (*All Topics) TOP*

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