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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Earthmind Workshop

Monday, February 17, 2025 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 Spring 2025 Workshop: Mondays, Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 2 in the IMU 343 Registration required. Space is limited; please only sign up if you can attend all four classes. Spring classes will tentatively include: Feb. 10 - Indoor Sensory Awareness (at the BBE Greenhouse!) Feb. 17 - Wild and Precious Gifts Feb. 24 - Animal...
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Motivation and Procrastination Workshop

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
 "Motivation and Procrastination" workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants understand the psychological underpinnings of procrastination and provide practical strategies to boost motivation and overcome procrastination. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques and practical exercises, this workshop aims to equip participants with tools to enhance productivity and achieve their goals. Please register via the links.  Time/Date:  Feb. 18, 2025; 10–11 a.m. via...
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Success, Not Excess

Tuesday, February 18, 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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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. 

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Mental Health Champion Award

Mental Health Champion Award

Nominations for the 2025 Mental Health Champion Award are due Friday, February 14. This award celebrates efforts and excellence in “Campus Mental Health” at the University of Iowa. 

Submit your nomination

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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.

Learn more about this resource