Resources for faculty, staff, postdocs, and fellows
Success in the workplace, 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.
The Crimson Folders
The Crimson Folders are a set of tools that can enable faculty, staff, postdocs, researchers, and teaching fellows and assistants to recognize and support students experiencing mental health challenges. Visit the links below for school-specific resources and information.
You may also access a PDF version of the Harvard University Crimson Folder.
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Undergraduate information: please refer to the Harvard College Crimson Folder. Graduate information: please refer to the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Crimson Folder.
School-based resources
Visit your School’s wellbeing website below for information on additional services and resources.
Quick advice
Need help after hours?
Call the CAMHS Cares Line 24/7 at (617) 495-2042
or view your School’s Crimson Folder above.
Prioritizing wellbeing through learning
There are several centers and initiatives across Harvard dedicated to supporting teaching and learning practices that foster student wellbeing. Explore their websites for more information on equity and inclusion, inclusive course design, and supporting overall student wellbeing in the classroom.
- Harvard Initiative for Teaching and Learning (HILT)
- Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
- Strengthening Learning and Teaching Excellence (SLATE)
- Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Teaching and Learning Lab (HGSE’s TLL)
- Global Health Education and Learning Incubator at Harvard University (GHELI)
- Suggestions for designing mental health-friendly courses
Your life well lived
Wellbeing resources and events for Harvard faculty and staff
Resources for staff and faculty
Harvard Human Resources offers a wealth of information on work/life stability, problem solving, mindfulness, and other resources to help support staff wellbeing.