All mental health

A woman wearing glasses and a white shirt poses for a photo in an office.

August 26, 2025

UIC Counseling Center’s director explains new resources for student mental health

Teletherapy and a bigger variety of therapy groups are two recent additions at the center.

Dr. Rachel Caskey

June 13, 2025

Q&A on maternal health care with Rachel Caskey 

New mothers are at risk when they don’t get care for themselves.

Psychotherapy session, woman talking to his psychologist in the studio

June 2, 2025

UIC seeing results of multiyear investment in mental health resources

How the first two years of investment have expanded mental health support for students

Psychotherapy session, woman talking to his psychologist in the studio

June 2, 2025

UIC community trains to give mental health first aid

UIC’s Wellness Center has trained nearly 500 staff, faculty and students to help a person in a mental health crisis.

A long desk at the UIC Counseling Center holds flags and certifications. The reception desk is surrounded by a tall plexiglass panel.

June 2, 2025

Counseling Center strengthens impact with more staff, restructure

More staff and crisis counselors to meet the needs of students

Shenay Bridges-Carter, new director of UIC Counseling Center

January 9, 2025

Announcing new Counseling Center director

Shenay Bridges-Carter comes to UIC from student affairs at Northwestern University.

Soldier saluting at sunset. Army, salute, patriotic concept.

November 29, 2023

Understanding life with bipolar disorder through the eyes of a retired major general 

Podcast features conversation between UIC’s Alex Leow and retired Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin

May 16, 2023

AI voice coach shows promise in psychotherapy for depression and anxiety

App delivering psychotherapy can help patients with mild depression and anxiety

August 25, 2022

Fall semester health, safety and academic updates

Dear students, faculty and staff,  In preparation for a productive […]

Hospital program gives families free legal support

September 30, 2021

Helping teens with disabilities prevent and treat depression, anxiety

PCORI awards UIC researchers $7 million for care coordination study

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