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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The Daily Wire's Michael Knowles: Our Long National Nightmare

Monday, November 11, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Michael Knowles, from The Daily Wire, is coming LIVE to campus! He is the celebrated host of The Michael Knowles Show at The Daily Wire and The Book Club at PragerU. In 2017, Michael published the #1 national bestselling treatise Reasons to Vote for Democrats, which President Donald Trump hailed as “a great book for your reading enjoyment." In 2021, Michael published his first book with words, Speechless, which also reached #1 on the national bestseller charts. In early 2020, he teamed up with...
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Success, Not Excess

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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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ADHD Student Support Group

Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Description: The ADHD Support Group is for students with ADHD to connect and talk about resources, tips/tricks/advice about managing ADHD, and share experiences of navigating college and relationships with ADHD. All ages, races, genders, and majors are welcome as a variety of identities help students connect across diverse experiences and perspectives. Students are welcome to participate as often as they would like — weekly or only during weeks that are convenient. Day/Time: Thursdays from 1 to...
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Campus Updates and Opportunities

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Pecha Kucha “Engage the Innovators”

You’re invited to join the University of Iowa’s very first Mental Health and Well-Being Pecha Kucha on November 7, 2024. Pecha Kucha, Japanese for chit-chat, is a fast paced, imagery-focused workshop that will elevate the voices of our campus “mental health and well-being innovators.”

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Tippie Leads: Stories that will change the way you work and lead

This podcast from the College of Tippie focuses on workplace challenges and includes alumni and student stories, faculty research, and actionable insight. Episodes include: Zoom Fatigue, Finding Meaning in Work, and Dealing with Toxic Bosses.

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Hawkeye Late Night Voucher Pilot Program

To address gaps in late-night transportation, this program is offering eligible students up to two $5 Uber ride vouchers for the fall semester. The vouchers are valid every day of the week between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. within the program's 3-mile designated service area. 

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