Mental Health & Self-Management


Mental Health & Self-Management Programs

Several students interact with a therapy dog in front of Daily Hill Commons

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.
Student sitting in a hammock hung among the green trees on campus

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