Mental and Emotional Health

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.

Mental Health Support for U-M Faculty and Staff

There are many paths for mental health and well-being–and many resources to navigate. Scroll on to see what's available. And if you want to show your support, see this Dropbox folder to download this Zoom background, mobile phone wallpaper, or PDF Flier.

Path in the woods. Sunlight streaming in through green leaves.

Watch the Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar

Hear from the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) and the Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR) about their approach to mental health care. They 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.

Watch the recorded Zoom webinar anytime!

Mental Health Presentations and Groups

A wide variety of free classes and programs are offered several times per year and by request. Topics include stress management, self-care, anger management, resiliency, divorce and break-up, caregiver support, mindfulness, and more.

See Mental and Emotional Health Classes, Training and Events

Counseling and Consultation Services

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.

Health Coverage Comparison for Mental Health Care

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

Choose a Self-Guided Emotional Health Course

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

Supervisor Resources for Workplace Mental Well-being

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 supervisors

Additional Support for Caring for Your Mental and Emotional Health

More U-M Mental Health Resources and Events
All U-M Faculty and Staff

U-M Department of Psychiatry events and resources

Mary A. Rackham Institute's (MARI) Psychological Clinic and University Center for the Child and Family (A fee-for-service clinic that accepts some insurance plans. University affiliation is not required.)

"A Breath of Fresh Air" Guided Mindfulness

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum blog "Nature’s Role in Our Mental Health"

Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine Grief Awareness Initiative

Michigan Medicine Office of Well-Being - Resources and programs with a focus on faculty, staff, and learners at Michigan Medicine

Resources for Students

Ann Arbor Students: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Dearborn Students: CAPS

Flint Students: CAPS
Resources for Emotional Well-Being and Managing Stress

Take 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.
VIDEO: Peony Garden provides lessons on mental health, community

“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.”
Peony Themed Zoom and Mobile Backgrounds
Add a mental health Zoom background to show your support in virtual meetings.

Add this peony-themed wallpaper to your mobile phone.
Take a Break in Nature

Need a break? Check out the Nature Rx app, part of the Michigan App!
Mental Health Posters designed by Stamps Students

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.

Mental and Emotional Health

Mental Health Support for U-M Faculty and Staff

Watch the Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar

Mental Health Presentations and Groups

Counseling and Consultation Services

Health Coverage Comparison for Mental Health Care

Choose a Self-Guided Emotional Health Course

Supervisor Resources for Workplace Mental Well-being

Additional Support for Caring for Your Mental and Emotional Health

All U-M Faculty and Staff

Michigan Medicine

Resources for Students

Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO)

Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience

Managing Stress

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