Midwestern University Student Counseling

Midwestern University Student Counseling Providing mental health support, care, and resources for the wonderful students of Midwestern Univ. Call at (866) 349-5575.

MWU provides licensed mental health counselors on campus to help you successfully negotiate life's issues, both academic and personal. Their mission is to provide services that facilitate the personal and professional growth and development of students, while fostering a healthy and caring University community. We strive to support the academic, social, and emotional health of students and meet th

e needs of the healthcare community. Our counselors will help you to set goals to do your best to manage your emotions, to function more efficiently, and to be successful. We believe you have the ability to be resilient and can help you to develop that resiliency. Counseling is designed to provide support and insight regarding issues, concerns, and mental health needs of all students of Midwestern University.

**To schedule an appointment with one of our counselors please email: [email protected]

We also provide the Student Assistance Program (SAP), which is available anytime 24/7 as a confidential and free service for students. You will be directly connected with a licensed counselor. The counselor will be able to assist you with your present concern as well as connect you with a provider in your area if further assistance is needed. The SAP website is: myahpcare.personaladvantage.com. Type in the Company code: AHP1

If you need counseling or mental health assistance during regular business hours and the counselors are unavailable, please contact the Office of Student Services at 623-572-3210.

**If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themselves, contact:
- EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center Suicide/Crisis Hotlines, 24 hours/7 days 480-736-4952, Toll-Free Statewide 1-866-205-5229
- Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (available 24 hrs)
- 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

08/21/2026

YOU DID IT!!!! 🎓🎉

Celebrating our newest MWU graduates from yesterday!
We were out there cheering you on and celebrating this incredible milestone with you. 💙

Your MWU Student Counseling team is cheering you on, ALWAYS! 💙

🎓 Welcome, new MWU students!Today we had the opportunity to connect with our newest students during New Student Orientat...
08/17/2026

🎓 Welcome, new MWU students!

Today we had the opportunity to connect with our newest students during New Student Orientation and talk about something that matters from day one: taking care of the person behind the future healthcare professional. 💙

As you begin this next chapter, remember—you don’t have to navigate the challenges of professional school alone.

MWU Student Counseling Services is here to support you along the way.

Here’s to a great year, Healthy Healers! 🌿

📧 [email protected]

🧠 MWU Mental Health Minute: When Stress Becomes AnxietyA certain amount of stress can help us focus, prepare, and respon...
08/16/2026

🧠 MWU Mental Health Minute: When Stress Becomes Anxiety

A certain amount of stress can help us focus, prepare, and respond to challenges. But more stress doesn’t always mean better performance.

When anxiety becomes intense or persistent, attention may shift away from the task at hand and toward worry, physical sensations, or feared outcomes. For students in demanding health-professions programs, that can make studying, testing, clinical performance, and even relaxing afterward more difficult.

🔬 Research → Real Life

Instead of only asking, “How stressed am I?” try asking:

“Is my stress helping me respond to this challenge—or interfering with my ability to respond?”

Signs it may be time for additional support can include:
• Difficulty concentrating because of worry
• Avoiding classes, studying, exams, or responsibilities
• Persistent physical symptoms of anxiety
• Sleep disruption
• Feeling unable to “turn your brain off”
• Anxiety interfering with your relationships or daily life

💡 Try this:
When anxiety rises, identify the next controllable action rather than trying to solve the entire problem at once.

And remember: You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to talk with someone.

💙 MWU Student Counseling Services
Confidential support is available to MWU students by Licensed Practitioners.

📧 [email protected]

(Educational information only; not intended as individualized mental health treatment.)

08/05/2026

One of the hardest things to do as human beings is to sit with our human emotions. Yet, the more we resist, the more powerful they become.

Emotions aren’t problems to solve—they’re experiences to acknowledge. When we allow ourselves to notice them with curiosity instead of judgment, they begin to move through us rather than control us.

Discomfort isn’t a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes, it’s a sign that something important is asking for our attention.

What emotion have you been trying to push away lately? 💙

07/16/2026

It’s a Crabulous Affair!!
Friday, July 17th, 11-1!!
See you all there!!
🦀🥂🎂

July is the perfect time for a grand celebration! 🎉🥂We want to honor our MWU counselors, most of whom celebrate their bi...
07/03/2026

July is the perfect time for a grand celebration! 🎉🥂

We want to honor our MWU counselors, most of whom celebrate their birthday this month for “Crab Season”, but we also want to invite you to our open house and experience our space.

Wear your best Crabtastic-Roaring-20’s attire and join us!!
🦀🤵🏽‍♀️🤵🎂🍾

06/09/2026

June is Men’s Mental Health Month.

Many men grow up hearing messages that encourage silence, self-reliance, and pushing through stress alone. While resilience is important, carrying everything by yourself can come at a cost.

Professional students of all genders often face intense academic pressure, high expectations, and significant stress. Seeking support isn’t a sign of weakness— it’s a sign of self-awareness and strength.

You don’t have to wait until things get worse.
We’re right here for you. 💙

06/01/2026

Here’s real life evidence that many conflicting and differing emotions can happen at once. ☺️💙😢

Way to go 2026 graduates!! We’ll miss you… but we’re also sharing in your joy. 🎉

05/26/2026

Welcome!! We’re here for you!! 💙

Stop in for a mental health break with us today!! 💚💚💚💚
05/06/2026

Stop in for a mental health break with us today!! 💚💚💚💚

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19555 N 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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