Mental health application, Oasis, debuts from tech company CAPS
The Oasis mental health app, a revolutionary resource now available to students at Holy Cross, offers a comprehensive approach to mental health support. This app provides access to over 200 articles and videos available 24/7, catering to individual needs[1].
Oasis is not a clinical mental health treatment but a supplemental resource accessible via an app or computer. It aims to offer convenient, confidential, and immediate support to reduce stress and promote growth in students[1].
One of the key features of Oasis is its Support Counseling service, allowing students to schedule same-day appointments for confidential conversations with a trained Support Counselor[1]. Additionally, the app offers text support chats with professionally trained counselors 24/7.
Students can proactively manage their mental health through the app's mood monitoring feature, tracking their emotional well-being[1]. Oasis also personalizes content with advice, exercises, and tips tailored to preferences. It includes guided meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness exercises to help students manage stress and improve their mental well-being.
The app uses self-assessments and smart suggestions based on mood and interests to tailor content and on-demand courses addressing mental health and wellbeing topics[1]. This personalized and evidence-based content aims to build stress tolerance, growth mindsets, and self-efficacy in students.
Moreover, Oasis integrates with campus counseling centers to provide brief interventions and psychoeducation, aiming to eliminate wait times and reduce counseling caseloads[1]. The app also offers analytics and customization for institutions to monitor and adapt services.
In addition to the mental health resources, the Holy Cross community recently held a Thrift Shop event on October 28, 2024. This event, organised by HerCampus and Eco-Action, provided students with an opportunity to donate clothing on October 23 and October 24[2].
As for campus life, Viveca Stucke '26 and Paige Thomson '26 have personalized their room in Lehy 420. The light blue tones of Viveca's side complement the overall space[3]. Sarah Obrycki '26, the Resident Assistant (RA) for Lehy 3 Upper, oversees the living environment.
Meanwhile, Caroline Kramer '26 wrote about "Peep My Crib: Lehy 420" in a recent article[3]. Viveca Stucke '26 is also featured in "Peep My Crib: Lehy 3".
References: [1] Oasis Mental Health App for College Students: Features, Benefits, and Impact. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.oasismentalhealthapp.com/college [2] HerCampus and Eco-Action Host Thrift Shop Event at Holy Cross. (2024, October 28). Retrieved from https://www.holycross.edu/news/hercampus-eco-action-host-thrift-shop-event-at-holy-cross [3] Peep My Crib: Lehy 3 and Lehy 420. (2024, October). Retrieved from https://www.holycross.edu/life/peep-my-crib-lehy-3-and-lehy-420
- The Oasis mental health app, available to students at Holy Cross, includes a Support Counseling service, allowing students to schedule same-day appointments for confidential conversations with a trained Support Counselor.
- In addition to mental health resources, the Holy Cross community recently held a Thrift Shop event, organized by HerCampus and Eco-Action, providing students with an opportunity to donate clothing.
- Furthermore, students can proactively manage their mental health through the Oasis app's mood monitoring feature, which tracks their emotional well-being and offers personalized content.
- The app also features guided meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness exercises to help students manage stress and improve their mental well-being.
