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

Events

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Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt

Monday, June 2, 2025 (all day)
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The Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt is a self-paced adventure designed to get you moving, learning, and enjoying your surroundings! Explore campus and answer trivia questions for liveWELL Wellness Points. This year’s scavenger hunt runs from June 2 to July 27.
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Intro to Mindfulness Workshop for Students

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Virtual
Intro to Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. The workshop will run Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 from Noon to 1:15 p.m. on Zoom. To register or learn more information, please go to the link on our website.
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Virtual Intuitive Eating Workshop for Students

Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Virtual
Intuitive Eating is an approach that teaches you how to create a healthy relationship with your food, mind, and body. It is based on 10 basic principles that invite you to a world of satisfying eating and a sense of freedom from dieting.The four-week workshop is free for students and will provide education, activities, practice, and support to improve your food and body image awareness.Register for the summer workshop starting Thursdays, June 5-26 from Noon-1:30 p.m.
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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

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Discover Your University

Discover Your University helps Iowa faculty and staff discover great things happening around campus. The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs.

New tours added for May and June:

Go to Discover Your University