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.
Stories
Saying No Can Be the Right Thing
You Do Not Have to Act on Everything You Feel: Hit That Pause Button!
Learning from Winter and the Wintering Season
Campus Updates and Opportunities
New Year, New PHA
Faculty and staff are encouraged to complete their Personal Health Assessment (PHA) in the month of January. It's a quick, 10-minute assessment that encourages you to reflect on your current health behaviors, mental well-being, and your sense of belonging and support at work. Monthly drawing for $250 and extra incentives in January!
Mental Health & Well-Being Workshops
The Higher Education Program in the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health is dedicated to staff and faculty mental health and well-being. Sign-up for one of the many in-person and asynchronous trainings and workshops offered to university departments or groups.
Faculty mentoring resources
A new faculty mentoring webpage has been created to enhance mentorship for faculty across all tracks and ranks on campus. This resource aims to connect faculty with evidence-based mentoring best practices and tools to expand personal mentor networks.