The fall season can be a time of transition and change—in weather, routines, and the demands of work and home life. Transitional moments can bring up a wide range of experiences, from feeling energized and hopeful to worried and depleted. Regardless of the season of life, support is always available.
Fall Mental Health Awareness Resources
This fall, there are many opportunities to learn about mental health and practice strategies for well-being:
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Watch a recording of “Managing Anxiety: Trends, Tools, and Resources for Well-Being.”
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Self-Assessment Tool: The Eisenberg Family Depression Center Toolkit provides information, tools, support, and resources to help individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions. The toolkit includes quick self-assessment tools for common mental health concerns—such as depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and substance use—so that you can learn more about how you are feeling. Note: Results from these tools should not be used in place of a healthcare professional's evaluation.
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Upcoming Live Discussion: Mark your calendar for October 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The Department of Psychiatry will feature a livestream on social media channels on the topic of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Michigan Answers your ADHD Questions.
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Nature Break: The season of changes in the natural world—brilliant tree colors, crisp air, and rustling leaves-is an invitation to pause for a nature break with Nature Rx.
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The Mental Health Continuum of Care is a searchable database of the many resources that can contribute to your mental well-being.
We're Here for You: Confidential Counseling Services
As a member of the faculty and staff community, you have access to a comprehensive range of mental health services. This includes confidential, no-cost, short-term counseling services provided by two teams of caring professionals:
- Ann Arbor, Dearborn, or Flint academic campuses: Reach out to the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) at 734-936-8660 or via email at [email protected].
- Michigan Medicine: Reach out to the Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR) by calling 734-763-5409 or sending an email to [email protected].
Additionally, every health plan offered by U-M provides coverage for mental health care, as well as a variety of mental health resources through the plan itself.
