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Supporting wellbeing and mental health

Student wellbeing and mental health

Intellectual growth and academic achievement should not come at the expense of wellbeing. Together, we can create a culture at Harvard that embraces the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

Prioritizing your wellbeing

Wellbeing training

Learn how to prioritize and support wellbeing, seek care when needed, and help others in need through the student online learning module.
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Physical wellbeing

Relieve stress and stay healthy with Harvard Recreation. They offer access to gyms and fitness classes, club sports, and free rec events.
Get moving with Harvard Recreation

Intellectual wellbeing

Harvard is host to on-campus and online events in a wide variety of topics each week. Stimulate your curiosity and creativity by learning something new.
Find interesting events across campus

Relational wellbeing

Build a network of supportive relationships by joining one of CAMHS' workshops or groups.
Learn more about CAMHS workshops and groups

LGBTQ+ support

As part of Harvard University’s commitment to gender equity, the Office for Gender Equity (OGE) provides a variety of resources, activities, information, and programs that support the LGBTQ+ community.
Learn more

Planning for the future

Visit your School's website to learn more about building skills and discovering career pathways that interest you.
Explore School resources

Financial wellbeing

Visit your School's website to learn more about financial support options.
Explore School resources

Expanding your wellbeing

Spiritual wellbeing

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Meet Harvard’s chaplains, learn more about the Memorial Church, or find retreats or quiet places to reflect.

Join a group

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CAMHS offers an array of virtual programs for students to promote mental well-being every semester.

Mind-body connection

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Mindfulness invites us to slow down and live in the present moment. Learn more about mindfulness or take a class in yoga or meditation.

Support your recovery

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Learn more about CAMHS resources to support your recovery from addiction, or explore alcohol and substance prevention information at the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion.

Climate and sustainability

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Learn more about the Office of Sustainability’s work across campus or the work of the Harvard University Center for the Environment.

Find an off-campus health provider

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Students may seek out or be referred to mental health providers off-campus for a variety of reasons. See Finding Mental Health Care Off Campus for more information.

Community support

Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services

Offers counseling and mental health support for students.

Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Works across Harvard to create capacity, build community, and spark innovation in support of antiracist and inclusive initiatives.

Office for Gender Equity (OGE)

Offers prevention and education initiatives; Title IX resources, including the provision of supportive measures, anonymous disclosure through the ROAD, and formal complaint processes; confidential and privileged support through SHARE counseling (see below for further information).

OGE: SHARE

Provides confidential and privileged support for those impacted by sexual harassment, stalking, abusive relationships, and gender discrimination.

Harvard University Disability Resources

Serves as a central resource on disability-related information.

Harvard International Office

Supports international students around immigration issues, financial questions, adjustment to life in the United States (U.S.), and community resources.

Harvard Global Support Services

Provides advice, tools, and resources to support safe and healthy international travel, including International SOS—a 24/7 emergency response program for medical, mental health, and security support and evacuation services.

Harvard Ombuds Office

A confidential resource to help you voice concerns, clarify goals and consider options so you can make your own best decisions about next steps.

More CAMHS resources

The health services office
CAMHS offers a wide variety of resources to help navigate anxiety and stressful situations. Explore CAMHS resources.

More Center for Wellness and Health Promotion resources

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Wellbeing is influenced by so many factors. Learn more about how to support healthy sleep habits, improve your nutrition, and more. Learn more about the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion.

School-based resources

Visit your School’s wellbeing website below for information on additional services and resources.

Harvard College
Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Harvard Business School: Log in to myHBS intranet to view
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Harvard Graduate School of Design

Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Medical School
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health