Mental Health & Self-Management
Mental Health & Self-Management Programs

Animal Therapy Program
Animal therapy (therapy dogs) offers a wide range of benefits for both mental and physical health. There are two signature animal therapy programs offered throughout the semester. And KU departments and student organizations may request therapy dogs for an event on campus from HERO.

Daily Life Program
Program to discuss stressors and discover ways to care for oneself during times of stress.
Mental Health & Self-Management Data
47%
of KU students reported PROCRASTINATION as an academic impediment within the last 12 months
37%
of KU students reported STRESS as an academic impediment within the last 12 months
35%
of KU students reported ANXIETY as an academic impediment within the last 12 months
26%
of KU students reported DEPRESSION as an academic impediment within the last 12 months