Supporting 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.
Support your wellbeing
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.
Spotlight: opportunities and resources
World Mental Health Day
On October 10, 2024, we celebrate World Mental Health Day with events across campus.
Wellbeing Project Fund
The Wellbeing Project Fund is open to students, faculty, or staff with ideas for initiatives that promote wellbeing.
Resources in times of crisis
Harvard University is committed to supporting our community members affected by crises at home and abroad, and to providing a safe campus environment.
Events
View the CAMHS calendar for workshops, group meetings, and special events related to mental heath.
Check out a group fitness class with Harvard Recreation or classes in yoga, tai chi, mindfulness, and more with the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion.
Explore events focused on social justice, building community, and creating a welcoming culture with the Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Harvard’s Office for Gender Equity hosts a range of University-wide and community-specific events, workshops, and presentations throughout the year.
Harvard University Disability Resources welcomes students, faculty, staff and visitors with disabilities and serves as a central resource for events supporting accessibility and inclusion.
Want to explore a new topic on campus? View the Harvard Gazette calendar to see events related to wellbeing, sustainability, recreation, music and the arts, and more.
News and information
Implementation Committee on Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
Supporting student mental health
In February 2019, the University’s Task Force for Managing Student Mental Health put forth a report examining the state of student mental health at Harvard and offering recommendations for change. Read more about their recommendations and how they’re coming to life across campus.