Mental and emotional health is an essential part of your overall wellness. You can find resources, events, and professional counseling to support the ongoing attention and care of your well-being. If you are experiencing a crisis, immediate help is available.
There are many paths for mental health and well-being–and many resources to navigate. Scroll on to see what's available.
Representatives from the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) and the Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR) will discuss their approach to mental health care and describe the wide range of services and resources that are available to staff and faculty. They will also share practical tips for caring for mental and emotional well-being. Join this engaging conversation on May 12 to learn more about the confidential, compassionate options for counseling, team support, consultation, referrals, and more.
Register for "An Intro to Mental Health Resources for Faculty and Staff"
A wide variety of free classes and programs are offered in May (and throughout the year) focused on topics like stress management, self-care, anger management, resiliency, divorce and break-up, caregiver support, mindfulness, and more.
See May Mental and Emotional Health Classes, Training and Events
Confidential, one-on-one short-term counseling with a professional mental health counselor is available to all university faculty, staff, retirees and their families at no charge.
Read more about counseling support
All U-M health plans cover mental and behavioral health services like counseling, therapy and substance abuse treatment. If you need help finding a provider, your doctor and your health plan can be great resources to help you get started.
Compare Mental Health Care coverage
Want to learn about key components of mental and emotional health? Check out the emotional health courses on the MHealthy Portal, powered by Asset Health. Topics include positive emotions and health, gratitude, sleep, and understanding common mental health concerns. Log in to the portal and select the “Courses” tile.
Go to the MHealthy Portal
Find information specifically for university and Michigan Medicine supervisors, managers, and leaders. This resource lists a variety of tools and support options designed to help you foster a mentally healthy workplace and effectively support your team.
Go to the mental health resources for supervisorsTake steps to manage the stress in your life so you can feel and function at your best. Experiment with different approaches until you find something that works for you. Here are some quick and easy stress management techniques for you to try.
“What happens is that some peony stalks droop. So we may tie the bush together with twine so the individual stalks hold each other, like a big hug. It helps the entire plant bloom.”
Need a break? Check out the Nature Rx app, part of the Michigan App!
Along with mental health professionals from Michigan Medicine, UHR participated in a unique project to support mental health awareness and reduce stigma. During the Winter 2024 semester, they collaborated with STAMPS School of Art & Design students.
Each student designed a series of mental health awareness posters covering a wide variety of themes such as anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and substance use.
See all of the posters designed by the STAMPS students. They are available to schools and colleges, units, and departments across the University of Michigan.
