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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MindFALL Minutes

Monday, November 4 to Sunday, November 24, 2024 (all day)
Join liveWELL for MindFALL Minutes, an online mindfulness program with simple practices to help you savor the season. This three-week challenge program runs from Nov. 4–24, 2024. Navigate the mindful maze and complete various mindfulness tasks that take one, five, or 10 minutes or more.

Facing the holidays while grieving

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
University Services Building
EAP clinicians will facilitate an in person group to explore how to cope with grief related to the loss of a loved one during the holiday season.
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The Upstream Approach to Healthcare Lecture Series Presents Jonathan Platt

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
The date and time for this lecture are Wednesday, Nov. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. This lecture will be offered both in person and over Zoom. If you attend in person, please go to room B111 in the Medical Laboratories. Food and drinks be provided! If you would like to attend in person, please sign up at the link provided: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AADAF2AA2FCC16-52448065-theupstream If you would like to attend virtually, please register via the Zoom link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting...
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Campus Updates and Opportunities

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Mental Health and Well-Being Supervisor Training

Supervisors and managers can have a profound impact on their employee’s well-being. Take the on-demand training “Mental Health and Well-Being,” designed for UI supervisors and managers to learn more. Explore other supervisor training opportunities and resources from University Human Resources.

Check out the Supervisor Training & Toolbox

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Tippie Leads: Stories that will change the way you work and lead

This podcast from the College of Tippie focuses on workplace challenges and includes alumni and student stories, faculty research, and actionable insight. Episodes include: Zoom Fatigue, Finding Meaning in Work, and Dealing with Toxic Bosses.

Listen to the episodes

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Hawkeye Late Night Voucher Pilot Program

To address gaps in late-night transportation, this program is offering eligible students up to two $5 Uber ride vouchers for the fall semester. The vouchers are valid every day of the week between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. within the program's 3-mile designated service area. 

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