Supporting wellbeing and mental health
Supporting Wellbeing and Mental Health
Harvard University prioritizes raising awareness of available mental health services, improving access to and availability of these services, and implementing new services on campus. The University also provides services and resources to support wellbeing.
October 13-16, 2026
World Mental Health Week
From October 13-16, Harvard schools, departments, centers, and student groups will sponsor activities to support mental health and wellbeing.
Learn more about events and activities happening across campus
Resources for students
Your mental health matters. Harvard has a variety of resources that can help.
Resources for faculty, staff, postdocs, and fellows
Learn more about how you can support the well-being of our student community and yourself.
Featured Resources
Timely Care
Harvard has partnered with TimelyCare, a virtual health and wellbeing platform, to expand access to no-cost mental health and wellness services for registered students.
Counseling and Mental Health Services
CAMHS delivers an array of mental health services and helps students connect with the many additional resources available within and beyond Harvard.
Center for Wellness and Health Promotion
Through workshops, services, and classes, the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion supports student wellbeing. Topics include physical activity, sleep, meditation, alcohol use, and more.
Initiatives
Wellbeing Project Fund
The Wellbeing Project Fund is open to students, faculty, or staff with ideas for initiatives that promote wellbeing.
Healthy Minds Survey
In spring 2025, Harvard asked degree-seeking students to complete the Healthy Minds Survey to share their experiences and feedback related to mental health on campus. Results are now available.
Task Force for Managing Student Mental Health
In February 2019, then-Provost Alan Garber convened a Task Force for Managing Student Mental Health. Learn more about the work of the task force, including its findings and recommendations.
Events and Programs
View the Counseling and Mental Health Services calendar for programs, special events, workshops, and group meetings related to mental heath and wellbeing.
Quick advice
Need help after hours?
Call the CAMHS Cares Line at (617) 495-2042. CAMHS Cares is a 24/7 support line for Harvard students and those supporting students.
