Brown Psychological Services: Self-Help Information

Self-Help Information

Walk-in Self Help Center
516 J. Walter Wilson
8:30am-5:00pm, M-F

The Self-Help Center consists of a lending library of books and a Seasonal Affective Disorder lightbox. Books in our lending library can be checked out for two weeks by leaving a $5 deposit. In the event that your mental health provider has suggested light therapy might be beneficial, you may try our lightbox with a minimal deposit to help you decide whether to purchase one of your own.

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Our Thoughts For Students

Mindfulness
Sleep Hygiene
Culture Shock
College Suicide
What is Mental Illness?
Anxiety Disorders Defined
Dealing with Death and Grief
Breathing to Reduce Anxiety
Alcohol and other Substances
Depression: Define it. Defeat it.
Motivation: Lost or Just Misplaced?
When a Friend Has an Eating Disorder
Sexual Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
Tips for Brown Students Coping During Time of War
Losing a Parent to Suicide: Reflections of a Brown University Alum

Tips for Parents after a Tragedy

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Useful Websites

The Web has a vast number of sites devoted to mental health. Most are pretty useful, but be forewarned that some of what you may find may be inaccurate or misleading. If you are upset by anything you find, please consider making an appointment with one of our staff to discuss what you have read.

One site that is designed for college students is:

The Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection.