College can be stressful—sometimes even overwhelming. A 2023 survey found that 40% of UNC students reported that stress negatively affected their academics. Anxiety, depression, and sleep challenges were the next most common health problems affecting students’ studies.

If you’re a student feeling stressed, we want you to know that you're not alone, and that UNC has new resources to support your well-being. If you’re a faculty or staff member looking for resources for yourself or for students, please read on!  

Free Headspace App for Students

The next 500 UNC students who sign up using the button below can enjoy free access to Headspace, a mindfulness app offering meditations, sleepcasts, movement exercises and tools to help you focus. The free subscription lasts through April 2025.

Sign Up for Headspace for Free

New Mental Health Support Webpage

Check out our new Mental Health Support webpage:

• Provides easy access to 24/7 crisis resources
• Offers a wide variety of mental health resources, including support specifically for students from historically marginalized identities
• Guides faculty and staff in responding to student mental health needs

Bookmark this page, so you can find the support and guidance you need anytime.

Connect with Someone

For students feeling overwhelmed, staff in the UNC Counseling Center and the Psychological Services Clinic are ready to support you.  For faculty and staff, the Counseling Center offers an Employee Assistance Program where employees can talk with a professional.  

Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or other challenges, reach out—we're ready to support you.