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.
Stories
Creating a supportive work environment can be as simple as asking ‘Are you OK?’
The Secret to Staying Active Isn’t Willpower
On Bravery
Campus Updates and Opportunities
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.
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.
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.