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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Fall into Wellness Online Challenge

Monday, September 23 to Sunday, October 13, 2024 (all day)
Virtual
Participate in Fall into Wellness from Monday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 13 to improve your overall well-being by doing one simple task per day.  How it works: Register on our website. Review or print the Fall into Wellness game board, or accept the Outlook calendar invitations sent to your UIOWA email.  Each day, complete one task from the set of challenges that correspond to the day of the week on your game board. You can track your progress on a printed game board or you can use the...
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Earthmind Workshop

Monday, October 14, 2024 5:00pm to 6:15pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Earthmind is… provided in a collaboration with Backyard Abundance, a local nonprofit organization taught in four, 75-minute classes taught in small groups Fall 2024 Workshop: Mondays, Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, &14 from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the IMU  Registration required. Space is limited; please only sign up if you can attend all four classes. Fall classes will tentatively include: Foraging Tea Nurturing Seeds & Self Nature Art River Reflections *subject to change, particularly...
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Athletes and Eating Disorders

Monday, October 14, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a talk by former football player, Patrick Devenny, on his journey of recovering from an eating disorder as an athlete. The event is free and open to all who are interested.  The event is sponsored by the Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Student Organization on campus. Follow us on Instagram @uibieda! 
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Campus Updates and Opportunities

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Off-Campus Housing Week

It's Off-Campus Housing Week, October 7 to Friday, October 11. Students can learn about renting, budgeting, and connecting with local property owners.

Overview of events

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Protective Environments

Downtown Iowa City benefits from a new program, Downtown Iowa City Ambassadors, which provides cleaning, hospitality services, and enhanced safety.

Learn more about the program

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Health and Well-Being Fair

All University of Iowa Employees are invited to the UI Field House on October 16, 7:30-2:00pm, for a free flu shot, health screening, chair massage, and more.

Learn more about the fair