Academic pressure, financial strain and uncertainty about the future are among the leading stressors for Iowa State University students, according to counseling psychology doctoral student Jaisy Lau. “I think in certain classes the academic expectations can easily increase my stress levels,” Nightingale said. The unit brings together four departments: Recreation Services, Student Counseling Services, Student Wellness and Thielen Student Health Center. Students can also complete the Cyclone Support self-assessment and connect with a peer wellbeing coach if interested.”For more direct support, Student Counseling Services offers workshops, therapy groups and individual counseling. If medication or medical support is needed, Thielen Student Health Center can schedule students within one to two days.