Below you’ll find a handful of resources that available to graduate students both on and off campus at Northwestern University, in addition to select articles to help support your job search.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Resources & Self-Help
CAPS Virtual Programming
CAPS is here to support you every step of the way! Our Fall Quarter programming focuses on building resilience, cultivating authentic connection with others, and moving towards collective healing.
Workshops and gathering spaces are not therapy groups and they are not intended as a treatment for mental health concerns. If you are interested in therapy services, please click here to schedule a consultation with a CAPS counselor.
What’s Happening at CAPS Newsletter
Want to be the first to know about upcoming CAPS events and workshops? We have now have a monthly newsletter we will be sending out to keep you in the know.
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Wellness at NU
Eight Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness means overall well-being.
Use these links to explore the eight dimensions of wellness and campus resources related to each:
Health Promotion and Wellness (HPaW)
Health Promotion and Wellness is the primary provider of health promotion, education, and prevention programs and services on alcohol, other drugs, and wellness issues for Northwestern University students. Organizationally, HPaW is a part of the Northwestern University Health Service, a AAAHC-accredited health care facility.
PhD Balance
Formerly The PhDepression, PhD Balance is community of PhD students from around the world changing the narrative around mental health and graduate school. The mission of PhD Balance is to provide honest stories from community members and curate resources with advice about strategies, yoga, mindfulness and more.
Featured Job Search Articles
McGregor, Lindsey & Doshi, Neel. 22 Interview Questions That’ll Get You the Real Inside Scoop on Company Culture. Muse.
Milosavljevic Ardeljan, Jovana (2021, October 18). Navigating Graduate School: It’s All About the Process. Inside Higher Ed.
Subramanian, Gardner, and Bodiya (2021, October 11). The Power of Peer Networks. Inside Higher Ed.
Solvik, Tina (2021, August 23). Finding the Right Postdoc for Career Success. Inside Higher Ed.
McGovern, Victora (2021, July 26). Preparing for an Insightful Professional Life. Inside Higher Ed.
Lundsteen, Natalie (2020, August 3). What’s Holding You Back? Inside Higher Ed
Wood, L. Maren (2020, June). Don’t Ignore These 5 Factors When Exploring Career Options After Your PhD. Beyond the Professoriate.
Kelly, Christine (2020, April 20). Career Planning in a Pandemic. Inside Higher Ed.
Hickman, Steve (2020, April 6). Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here Are Six Ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected. Mindful.
Eberle, Stephanie (2020, March 23). At Home Networking Strategies. Inside Higher Ed.
Blackburn, Amy (2020, March 16). Be Patient Like a Jedi… job seeking during challenging times. LinkedIn.
Moglen, Daniel (2020, March 16). Making Values Informed Career Decisions. Inside Higher Ed.
Lundsteen, Natalie (2020, February 10). Finding a Workplace Where You Fit. Inside Higher Ed.
McLaren, Rachel & Ocampo, Anthony (2020, February 5). How to Stop Yourself from Being Overworked and Bitter. Inside Higher Ed.
Wedemeyer-Strombel, Kathryn (2019, March 4). The PhD Identity Crisis. Chronicle Vitae.