Tue, Dec 20, 2022

On Oct. 8, OSU launched Cowboys United for Mental Health with one goal in mind — to improve OSU students’ access to mental health resources on campus. Thanks to the commitment of the OSU community, the inaugural campaign was a resounding success.

Mon, Nov 07, 2022

On Nov. 1, the Oklahoma State University Department of Wellness welcomed Drew Robinson, a 30-year-old former professional baseball player, to the stage of the Student Union Theater to talk about his experience surviving a suicide attempt and the importance of discussing mental health.

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

A new initiative at Oklahoma State is looking to bring the Cowboy family together in support of mental health.

Mon, Feb 14, 2022

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry was awarded a $500,000 grant by the United States Department of Agriculture to study mental health conditions of farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma, as well as develop ways to assist rural Oklahomans struggling with their mental health. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture has partnered with OSU Center for Health Sciences and OSU Extension to spearhead this initiative.

Tue, Feb 09, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the health of millions of people— both physical and mental. In an effort to help students, employees and residents, OSU Center for Health Sciences Department of Wellness has launched the Let’s Talk About It mental health initiative.

Tue, Nov 24, 2020

OSU Center for Health Sciences partnered with Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma Department of Human Services and the OU Health Sciences Center to develop the Oklahoma Pediatric Psychotropic Medication Resource Guide.

Tue, Nov 10, 2020

Talking to someone helps. Whether it’s a friend, a parent, a professor or a licensed professional, it helps and it is so worth it.

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

Physical illness isn’t the only concern in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tue, Sep 01, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic brings added stress for families.

Tue, Mar 24, 2020

During this time of social distancing, some people feel alone and isolated, others overwhelmed dealing with children out of school, working from home and uncertain finances. Medical professionals and their families are especially stressed right now.

Fri, Apr 05, 2019

Entitled “Finding Hope,” the three-year project will expand and enhance awareness training efforts to better prepare individuals and emergency services personnel to identify mental illness, employ de-escalation techniques, establish referral linkages, and connect individuals to available community resources.

Tue, Feb 12, 2019

The Oklahoma State University Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising has been selected as a grant recipient by the NextFifty Initiative, a Denver-based nonprofit foundation dedicated to funding innovative, mission-driven initiatives that improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers.