I Can't Cope

If you feel you can't cope, you are not alone. Many people have those feelings at times and it can be very painful. Take a look at the list below and see if you see yourself in any of these feelings or behaviors:

• Feeling hopeless or worthless.
• Separating yourself from others. A lot.
• Sleeping and/or eating difficulties. Too much or too little.
• Being persistently angry or stressed.
• Frequently crying.
• Not caring about school or work.
• Drinking or drugging too much.
• Hearing or seeing things that others don’t hear or see.
• Wild mood swings.
• Thoughts or plans to hurt yourself, others, or to commit suicide.

If you recognize yourself in this list, the most important thing is to talk with someone, preferably a trained mental health professional. The pathway to feeling better begins with letting someone know you are hurting.

Some situations are truly emergencies and you need to get help right away. Other situations are less immediately critical and you can begin by making an appointment. All mental health issues are important, and you deserve help and support no matter the urgency.

If you are in an EMERGENCY state where you might harm yourself or others, then you need to talk to someone NOW. Options for immediate assistance include:

• Going to your nearest emergency room
• Calling 911
• Call Campus Security
  • New York City
    Phone: (212) 346-1800
  • Pleasantville
    Phone: (914) 773-3400
  • Elisabeth Haub School of Law
    Phone: (914) 422-4111
• Calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Phone: 1 (800) 273-TALK
• Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
• If possible, call someone you can trust to be with you until help arrives.
• If you are having trouble but it is not an immediate emergency:
  • Call the Counseling Center on your campus (914) 773-3710 or (212) 346-1526 to make an appointment.
  • In the meantime, let one or more people that you feel you can trust know you are struggling. This could be a friend, a resident counselor, a faculty member, a coach, and a parent. Each can be a part of your support network as you move toward getting professional help.
  • Visit some websites to learn more about mental health crises. See some examples in the Quick Links below.
• Remember, getting help is a sign of strength and EVERYONE can get better.