Our Commitment to Well-Being

The University of Iowa is committed to embedding well-being and mental health into all aspects of campus culture. This includes providing the appropriate services and resources to all of the campus community, including undergraduate students, graduate and professional students, postdocs, faculty, staff, UI Health Care employees, and medical residents and fellows.

Mental Health and Resilience

Nutrition, Movement, and Physical Health

Relationships, Community, and Purpose

Basic Needs, Financial Security, and Personal Safety

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Events

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Continuing education training: Cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety

Friday, May 9, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
The University of Iowa School of Social Work is proud to host a continuing education training titled Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety: A Rational Living Therapy Approach, led by Tyson Switzer, LCSW, DCBT. This virtual workshop will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CT. Attendees will earn 3.0 contact hours (CEUs) and gain valuable insights into using Rational Living Therapy to treat anxiety. Tyson Switzer, an experienced clinical social worker and Diplomate in...

Health and Human Physiology Research and Experiential Learning Showcase & Poster Session

Friday, May 9, 2025 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The HHP Undergraduate Honors & Graduate Student End of Year Showcase Committee invites you to this annual event showcasing academic research, insight from industry leaders, and HHP student presentations, recognitions, and awards.This event is highlighted by keynote Louis E Alley Memorial Lecture and will acknowledge HHP undergraduate honors students and recognize scholarship recipients.Afternoon poster session & social includes student presentations of their peer reviewed projects from HHP...
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Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana

Friday, May 9, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Visual Arts Building
Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana, a group exhibition whose title translates to “If you don’t heal today, you’ll heal tomorrow.” This exhibition brings together Iowa-based creatives of Latin American descent in a dialogue centered around healing—whether physical, emotional, or symbolic. Participating artists include members of the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and visual activists from Des Moines.
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Campus Updates and Opportunities

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Online Support for Students

Students now have access to a clinically moderated peer mental health support resource. Through Togetherall, students can engage with a global community of peers, giving and receiving peer support in a safe and anonymous online environment, available 24/7/365.

Join now

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Hope Box for Students

University Counseling Service has created a Virtual Hope Box for students. This box has lots of resources to help you destress, keep yourself safe, and learn how to cope with intense emotions.

Physical boxes are available as well. 

Go to the Virtual Hope Box

Student Experience Survey

Student Experience Survey

The University of Iowa has launched the Iowa Student Experience Survey to assess existing support services and identify potential opportunities for better aligning university policies and resources with current student needs and challenges. This confidential survey covers key areas such as belonging, financial concerns, and academic satisfaction.

The survey is open April 7 – May 16. 

Link to Survey