Mental Health and Wellness | Emory School of Medicine

Emory University School of Medicine is committed to the wellness and well-being of our students. The pandemic and our country’s ongoing struggles with racism and violence continue to cause high prevalence of stress on our community. Your mental health remains our #1 concern.

Students at Emory School of Medicine have multiple resources to assist their well-being – Student Health, CAPS, small group advisors, the Center for Holistic Student Success, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, faculty, and administration.

If at any point you do not feel supported or need more support, please let someone know so we can identify additional help for you.

1:1 Sessions CAPS

Counseling and Psychological Services

Psychiatrist Appointments Student Health

Emory University Student Health Services

General Student Support CHSS

Center for Holistic Student Success

Wellness Guides

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EUSHIP In-Network Mental Health Providers

Mental Health from Anywhere

Emory SOM's Embedded Psychologists

Shujing Zhang, Ph.D.

Dr. Shujing Zhang, is an Emory Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) psychologist licensed in the state of Georgia and embedded mental health provider in the School of Medicine. Dr. Zhang provides mental health services to medical students and allied health students with evidence-based and culturally informed clinical practices.

Dr. Zhang earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia. She has also obtained an MS Ed in Couseling and Mental Health Services and an MPhil Ed in Professional Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania. Her Bachelor of Science degree is in psychology from Univerisity of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Karia Kelch-Oliver, Ph.D.

Dr. Kelch-Oliver is an experienced Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in a health care organization, academic medical school-affiliated clinic and hospital, community mental health, and various other settings. She is skilled in child and family psychotherapy, integrated behavioral health consultation in primary care, depression and anxiety, ADHD, and family issues.

Dr. Kelch-Oliver received her training and education from Emory University School of Medicine, Georgia State University, University of Maryland, and Howard University.