College of DuPage Survey Finds Struggle with Anxiety and Sleep
The Spring 2026 Mental Health Survey results give College of DuPage’s Counseling Services direction to improve mental health services.
College of DuPage’s New PeerCare Program Provides Students with a Relatable Voice to Talk to
The launch of College of DuPage’s new peer support program gives students an additional mental health service. Students can now talk to another professionally trained student who “gets it.”
How College of DuPage is Combatting the Nationwide Social Worker Shortage
With a steady decline of social workers nationwide, the COD counseling department is coming up with strategies to reach out to students.
Meta Trial Raises Questions About Social Media Addiction Among College-Aged Users
More lawsuits are pending for Meta’s social media platforms causing mental health problems in teens and COD Students.
COD Track and Field Team Keeps Up Motivation as They Sprint into Indoor Season
The new track and field indoor season has started, pushing student athletes to prepare while improving physical and mental well-being.
COD Students Find Stress Relief Through NAMI Therapy Dog Visit
NAMI on campus used therapy dogs to support student mental health and offer a moment to relax during one of the busiest times of the semester.
The Day of the Dead Everyday: The Holiday Passed but Its Values Still Remain
The Day of the Dead is an annual celebration promoting positive outlooks on grief, life and death. So why not carry those positive messages throughout the year?
Through Art, COD Awakenings Project Connects Recovery and Community
The Awakenings Project provides a supportive space to explore creativity while expressing emotions and recovery through art.
How COD is Putting Students’ Mental Health First
While students face down finals week, COD offers a number of resources and events to help.
Unbox Hope: Dr. Dimple Patel on Her Journey to Mental Health Enlightenment
Dr. Patel shared how personal tragedy and experience shaped her career in mental health advocacy as well as informed on free mental health resources available to the public.
Photo Gallery: Mental Health Fair
A Mental Health Fair was put on in the SSC Atrium, which included games, activities, and giveaways!
Faculty Burnout and Student Stress: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Professors and counselors of Educator Voice Academies discussed how the challenges faculty face make it nearly impossible to support student mental health needs.