Library Guides: Adulting 101: Life Skills for College Students: Mental health resources

Mental health resources

Important note: the books on this page are intended to provide information about mental health topics and general strategies for maintaining good mental health, and are not a substitute for trained, professional mental health care.

Are U Ok? A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health by Kati Morton
Call Number: RA790 M6135 2018
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Rheeda Walker
Call Number: RC451.5 B53 W35 2020
Chatter: the voice in our head, why it matters, and how to harness it by Ethan Kross
Call Number: BF697.5 S47 K76 2021

More mental health books

Self-management
More books about managing stress, overwhelm, and more.
Self Care
Books about self care, including mental and physical health.

Campus Mental Health Resources

Student Counseling Services
Assistance is available for students coping with relationship problems, low self-esteem, stress, loneliness, depression, cultural differences, sexual assault recovery, childhood abuse, trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, career/major, academic motivations and other concerns.
Therapy Assistance Online
All students, faculty and staff with an Iowa State University email address are eligible for TAO Self-Help, an online library of engaging, interactive programs that help you learn life skills and bounce back from disappointments and stumbling blocks.
Student Wellness: Mental Health
Information and resources for various mental health topics, from ISU Student Wellness.