Psychiatric Services

Students who would like to be connected with our consulting psychiatrist must start by requesting an appointment with a counselor. We believe that having an ongoing relationship with a counselor is a vital part of your psychiatric treatment. All students connected with Dr. Connors are expected to meet with their counselor on an ongoing basis.

If you are looking for medication treatment only and are not interested in therapy, you also have the option of scheduling an appointment with Health Services. You can do this on the student health portal, MyHealth.

Dr. John Connors

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Student Health and Counseling employees a part-time psychiatric provider, Dr. John Connors. Dr. Connors assists students who are engaged in counseling with obtaining medications to manage psychological disorders and related symptoms.

Psychiatric services (medication treatment) usually starts with a referral to the Health Services Medical Director for a physical evaluation. In some instances, the Medical Director may prescribe for a student, and in other cases, the Medical Director will suggest a referral to Dr. Connors.

Psychiatric appointments with Dr. Connors are scheduled via telehealth on the secure Zoom platform. (Note: psychiatric services are NOT available over summers and other college breaks.) 

Important Note Concerning AD/HD Medications

Do you take/have taken one of the medications commonly used to treat AD/HD (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvanse, Concerta, Strattera)? Please be advised that per our departmental policy and consistent with standards of practice in college student health, Student Health and Counseling does not provide prescription refills for these medications or any similar medicines used to treat AD/HD. (Fall 2014; updated Spring 2020).