Oregon’s University Of Portland Health Center Expands Mental Health Services

Circle Connections: New Products & Services According to the American Psychological Association, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and self-injury are some of the most common mental issues college students face. Last September, ASUP passed a resolution requesting that the Health Center decrease wait times for students counseling appointments. ASUP Secretary Julie Balistreri said they were concerned that the increasing numbers of students seeking mental health care had to wait weeks to speak to a counselor. The Health Center responded with several measures. One was the replacement of the pastoral care position with an assistant director position. Psychologist Will . . .