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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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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Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting

Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm
Hillcrest Hall
This exciting initiative aims to plant 4,000 native tree saplings and shrubs using the Miyawaki Method, a technique for densely planting native trees to create bio-diverse and self-sustaining forests.Getting There:The planting will take place on the northeast side of Hillcrest Residence Hall, east of Lot 13.Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation or carpooling.Lot 13: 25 public spots available after 4:30 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends.Lot 14: Public parking available...
Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting promotional image

Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting

Sunday, April 27, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Hillcrest Hall
This exciting initiative aims to plant 4,000 native tree saplings and shrubs using the Miyawaki Method, a technique for densely planting native trees to create bio-diverse and self-sustaining forests.Getting There:The planting will take place on the northeast side of Hillcrest Residence Hall, east of Lot 13.Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation or carpooling.Lot 13: 25 public spots available after 4:30 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends.Lot 14: Public parking available...
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Campus Updates and Opportunities

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Online 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.

“Togetherall will provide an opportunity for our students to engage with other students in similar situations and stages of life while also being connected as needed to UI resources.” 
- Angie Reams, Ph.D., associate vice president and dean of students.

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Planting a Miyawaki Forest

Planting a Miyawaki Forest

In its ongoing effort to support the health and diversity of its tree habitat, the University of Iowa will plant a Miyawaki forest on the west side of campus on Arbor Day.

Community volunteers are needed to help plant the seedlings. Planting will take place:

1 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 25
9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26
1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27
1 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 28
1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29

A community celebration of the Miyawaki forest featuring Song*Lines Project will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 2.

More information and to register

Student Experience Survey

Student Experience Survey

The University of Iowa has launched the Iowa Student Experience Survey to assess existing support services and identify potential opportunities for better aligning university policies and resources with current student needs and challenges. This confidential survey covers key areas such as belonging, financial concerns, and academic satisfaction.

The survey is open April 7 – May 16. 

Link to Survey