When negative thoughts and feelings begin to affect your health and well-being, you may need to seek intervention or professional help.
Depression is a prolonged and persistent negative mood that can interfere with many aspects of your life. It is characterized by feelings of worthlessness, excessive guilt, loneliness, sadness, hopelessness and self-doubt. Suicidal thoughts may also be present.
These are a few of the factors that can lead to feelings of depression.
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Mental health screenings are a quick way to determine if you or someone you care about may need to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional for an evaluation. These types of screenings are typically designed to be educational, not diagnostic.
As a UB student, you can meet with a trained professional at Counseling Services. These counselors are available at no cost to you, and all counseling is private and confidential as permitted by law. Contact Counseling Services to make an appointment.
Counseling Services provides consultation services to the entire University at Buffalo community. We are here to address any concerns you may have about a student, talk about referral options, and answer other questions that you may have about our services.
Short-term on campus mental health support
Student Life
University at Buffalo
120 Richmond Quadrangle, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14261
Phone: (716) 645-2720; Fax: (716) 645-2175
University at Buffalo
1st Floor Michael Hall, South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-5800
Primary, non-emergency medical care
Student Life
University at Buffalo
4350 Maple Rd
Amherst, NY 14226
Phone: (716) 829-3316; Fax: (716) 829-2564
Preventative health and wellness education
Student Life
University at Buffalo
114 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2837; Fax: (716) 645-6234
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We're here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, and more. Text: Got5U to 741741
This information is designed to provide self-help resources for mental health. This website is not psychotherapy treatment. If you have questions, need help or just want someone to talk with, please contact Counseling Services.
