Mental health application Oasis unveiled by CAPS makes its debut
New Mental Health App Oasis Offers Immediate Support for Students
The University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) have introduced a new mental health resource, the Oasis app, to provide students with immediate, flexible support. This digital self-help tool offers a range of resources designed to help students manage stress, anxiety, and depression, among other mental health concerns.
Unlike CAPS, which offers in-person or telehealth counseling by licensed mental health professionals, Oasis is a free mental health app accessible via an app or computer. It provides access to over 200 articles and videos available 24/7, with resources catering to individual needs. Users can personalize content with advice, exercises, and tips tailored to their preferences.
The app offers text support chats with professionally trained counselors 24/7, guided meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness exercises, and a mood monitoring feature that allows users to track their mood and emotional well-being. Additionally, Oasis offers Support Counseling, allowing students to schedule same-day appointments for confidential conversations with a trained Support Counselor.
Viveca Stucke '26, a Political Science and Religious Studies major, is one such student who has benefited from the Oasis app. She is the subject of the "Crusader of the Week" article and is also mentioned in the "Peep My Crib: Lehy 420" article. Viveca has personalized her space to reflect her own style and interests, with light blue tones adorning her side of the dorm. Paige Thomson '26, another resident of Lehy 420, has also personalized her space.
Sarah Obrycki, a member of the Class of 2026 and the Resident Assistant for Lehy 3 Upper, is also featured in the "Peep My Crib" series. The article features a room on Lehy 3 belonging to Sarah, showcasing her unique style and personality.
In summary, Oasis serves as a complementary tool for daily mental wellness and self-help, while CAPS provides more intensive, professional mental health care for students who require it. Oasis emphasizes immediate accessibility and student empowerment, whereas CAPS focuses on clinical diagnosis and treatment. This distinction helps students choose the level of support that fits their needs best.
[1] Social Limits app is unrelated to Oasis or CAPS.
[2] For more information about Oasis, please visit the University's mental health resources page.
- The University campus now has a new student community feature called the Oasis app, designed to offer immediate mental health support for students through digital self-help resources.
- Students like Viveca Stucke '26 can personalize their experience on the Oasis app, with access to over 200 articles and videos tailored to their specific needs.
- In addition to self-help resources and personalized content, Oasis app features text support chats with professionally trained counselors, guided meditation, relaxation exercises, mood monitoring, and Support Counseling for same-day appointments.
- As the University continues to prioritize student health-and-wellness, including mental health, the Oasis app is one essential component among campus resources, alongside off-campus services like Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for more intensive mental health care.
