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Things you might have heard from well-meaning friends, family and acquaintances that have prevented you from going to counseling:
- "Just snap out of it"
- "Be Strong"
- "That is so not cool"
- "Get over it already"
- "Don't tell everybody all your business..."
Things you might have told yourself that have prevented you from going to counseling:
- "Everybody's gonna think I'm crazy"
- "Everybody's gonna find out"
- "I can handle it on my own"
- "My problems aren't as bad as someone else's"
- "It's just a waste of time"
There are common misperceptions about counseling that everyone has either seen on television or in the movies. Just as common are the cultural messages about counseling that stigmatize mental health care. Some students are able to get past negative messages about counseling. However others struggle and therefore may postpone receiving the help they may have needed to overcome some obstacle in their lives. Our goal is to provide important education and information to families, OSU faculty and staff, student organizations, and to the OSU community as a whole. Information, which helps all of us get past the stigma of mental health care, is of the utmost importance.
Famous People With Depression - You Are Not Alone
(From: /www.frii.com/~parrot/living.html)
Actors/Actresses
- Halle Berry
- Jim Carrey
- Harrison Ford
- Rosie O' Donnell
- Damon Wayans
- Anthony Hopkins
- Ashley Judd
Entertainers & Musicians
- Ellen DeGeneres
- Dave Matthews
- James Taylor
- Sheryl Crow
- Billy Joel
- Janet Jackson
- Paul Simon
- Margot Cho
- Dar Williams
- Shawn Colvin
Writers
- Pat Conroy
- William Styron
- Kurt Vonnegut
- Tom Wolfe
Other Famous People
- Tipper Gore
- Sarah Ferguson
- Queen Elizabeth
- George Stephanopoulos
If you or a friend are feeling depressed, contact OSU's Counseling & Consultation Services at 614-292-5766. Our offices are located on the 4th floor of the Younkin Success Center at 1640 Neil Avenue (just South of 11th on Neil).
To complete a confidential, online screening for depression and other mental health issues, try our Online Screenings.
Have You Thought About Group Counseling?
Here Are Some Things That Students Have Said About Groups At CCS
- "Group is just a safe place for me to come every week to unwind and get my mind straight."
- "The group gives me a good start going into the weekend."
- "I like coming here to see everyone."
- "I like getting the support from people I really feel know me and what I am dealing with."
- "This group for me has been better then a lot of AA meetings because everyone is closer to my age and lives in the same environment."
- "It is just nice to be in an environment where other people are struggling with similar things."
- "Group has helped me a lot and I enjoy coming to group."
- "I feel more comfortable in a group with others my age."
- "I feel group has helped me to work on some things and get my head on straight."
- "I always thought that group counseling is like what you see on T.V., all cold and calculated, but my group experience at CCS has felt warm and collaborative and also fun."
- "I would definitely choose group counseling in the future to help me through a problem."
If you or a friend are interested in group counseling or would like more information about groups, contact OSU’s Counseling and Consultation Service at 292-5766. Our offices are located on the 4th floor of the Younkin Success Center at 1640 Neil Avenue (just South of 11th on Neil).
Why Counseling?
Five Reasons For Going To Counseling
カウンセリングが必要な五つの理由
- Being healthy both mentally and physically can help balance your life.
精神と肉体、両方とも丈夫なら生活のバランスを持つことができます。 - Good mental health brings about better academic performance.
丈夫な精神健康は学業的によりよい成果を持ってきます。 - Physical problems such as headaches and stomachaches could be signs of being stressed.
頭痛とか腹痛のような身体的な問題がストレスを受けている表示かもしれません。 - Counseling is for everyone with everyday concerns as well as serious psychological problems regardless of their nationality.
カウンセリングは国籍に関係なしに、日常生活の問題とか深刻な心理的な問題を持っ - Counseling is CONFIDENTIAL and AFFORDABLE!
カウンセリングは秘密が保障されるし費用がたくさんかかりません。
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