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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Success, Not Excess

Thursday, January 30, 2025 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Supporting Students Desiring a Change Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website. This is not a treatment group and will not...
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Success, Not Excess

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Westlawn
Supporting Students Desiring a Change Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website. This is not a treatment group and will not...
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Intro to Mindfulness Workshop for College Students

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
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 Intro to Mindfulness program… is taught in four weekly 75-minute classes (a brief model to accommodate busy student schedules) is structured with daily homework of a mindfulness log and 10 minutes of mindfulness practice is taught in small groups Register here: https://studentwellness.uiowa.edu/programs...
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Campus Updates and Opportunities

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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!

Complete it now

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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. 

Learn more about the training opportunities

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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.

Check out the new website