Mental Health and Wellness
Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of services to help students address mental health concerns to make the most out of the college experience.
92%
of CAPS student survey respondents reported agreement (Strongly Agree or Agree) that their counselor was understanding of their unique cultural/diverse background
86%
of students reported agreement (Strongly Agree or Agree) that CAPS helped improve their symptoms or presenting concerns
80%
of students reported agreement (Strongly Agree or Agree) that working with their counselor had a positive impact on their academic success
25%
In the 2024-2025 Doctoral Internship Application cycle, the CAPS APA Doctoral Program experienced a 25% increase in applications, establishing it as one of the most competitive APA-accredited psychology doctoral internship sites in Nevada
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CAPS trained a total of 8 trainees last year, of which 5 were UNLV students enrolled in professional programs (i.e., clinical psychology doctoral program, school psychology doctoral program, and mental health counseling masters program)
3,166
campus community members served at the 125 CAPS outreach programs and events during the past year
Your college years are an exciting and challenging time. Academic and environmental demands can be highly stressful. You may feel anxious or depressed and alone. These feelings can sometimes interfere with academic performance, social relationships, and your physical health. CAPS can help you manage your feelings so that you can make the most out of your college experience. Our clinicians are trained to help you work through problems commonly experienced by college students of all ages and backgrounds.