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

CLAS Student Success Workshop: Resiliency

Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:00pm to 3:50pm
University Capitol Centre
Students will learn about resiliency, including what it is, why it is important, the barriers to being resilient, and how to apply strategies to bounce back in times of stress. Offered and beneficial throughout the whole semester. Intended Audience: All students – even ones who are not currently battling through stress. Presented by: Academic Support and Retention
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“The Unfinished Symphony”: Graduate and Professional Student Research and Connection Lab 

Friday, March 28, 2025 10:30am to 2:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Graduate and professional students in the early stages of their research can share their work and make connections with people outside their discipline at this informal symposium.
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The Game of a Healthier Life Online Program

Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 27, 2025 (all day)
Virtual
Participate in the Game of a Healthier Life from Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 27 to improve your overall well-being by completing one goal per day for 4 weeks. Each week will have a different theme, with daily goals related to that theme.  Week 1: Physical Activity and Nutrition  Week 2: Stress Management and Time Management  Week 3: Mindfulness, Body Image, and Healthy Relationships  Week 4: Sleep For more information or to register, click here. 
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Campus Updates and Opportunities

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Peer 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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Welcome to Campus's New Therapy Dog

Finn, a Whoodle (Wheaten Terrier/Poodle mix dog), has joined the UI Student Care and Assistance (SCA) team. Finn and his handler, Anna Holbrook, associate director of Student Care and Assistance, are fully trained and have started to meet with students.

Meet Finn

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New Community Provider Database

University Counseling Service (UCS) has launched an online Community Provider Database (CPD). This initiative aims to help our campus community connect more easily with local mental health providers.

Go to the database