“I think BYU is definitely a hodgepodge of perfectionists and overachievers. Everybody gets there wanting to do their best, but they also get down on themselves a lot. I think every college and every school could benefit from having some sort of office like CAPS.
Makaylee Moore, a junior at Brigham Young University, says the stress of classwork, the impacts of a pandemic and a prevalence of perfectionism has made clear the need for mental health resources on college campuses.The stress of classwork, the impacts of a pandemic and a prevalence of perfectionism has made clear the need for mental health resources on campuses like Brigham Young University, says junior Makaylee Moore.
It’s kind of shocking how many people don’t know about CAPS. I think maybe because I’m a psychology major, I was, like, “Oh, those are my people.” But we do presentations in classes where we ask who knows about CAPS and give a 30-second rundown. What advice do you have for other young adults who are looking to help improve their peers’ mental health?
I would say to the general public: First, take care of your own mental health. You can’t draw water out of an empty well. Educate yourself. Reach out and get some training. CAPS does
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