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

More About Well-Being

Events

Parenting Teens: Cultivating Connections with Teens in a Digital Age

Sunday, May 18, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa City Public Library
Join other caregivers of teens for an afternoon of learning and discussion about evidence-based strategies for communicating and connecting with teens in a digital age. Led by Dr. Rachel McLaren and Dr. Rachel Young, experts in parent-adolescent communication and digital media. Leave feeling more confident and equipped.
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Prairie Preview turns 40

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
This year’s Prairie Preview Exhibitor Fair will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 in the International Ballroom at the Iowa Memorial Union.Attendees can connect with more than 35 local and regional environmental organizations dedicated to conservation, sustainability, and environmental education. The fair will feature interactive booths, hands-on activities, and valuable insights on how you can make a difference in your own backyard and beyond. The fair is free to attend, no registration...
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Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt

Monday, June 2, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Pentacrest
The Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt is a self-paced adventure designed to get you moving, learning, and enjoying your surroundings! Explore campus and answer trivia questions for liveWELL Wellness Points. This year’s scavenger hunt runs from June 2 to July 27.
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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.

Join now

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Hope Box for Students

University Counseling Service has created a Virtual Hope Box for students. This box has lots of resources to help you destress, keep yourself safe, and learn how to cope with intense emotions.

Physical boxes are available as well. 

Go to the Virtual Hope Box

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