Student wellbeing and mental health
Supporting Student Wellbeing and Mental Health
Intellectual growth and academic achievement should not come at the expense of wellbeing. Below students will find a wealth of resources to support their mental health and wellbeing, including professional services, discussion groups, and health and wellness classes.
Prioritize your wellbeing
Health and wellbeing resources are found online on the CAMHS and Center for Wellness and Health Promotion websites. Resources can also be found related to online and personal safety.
Counseling and Mental Health Services
CAMHS delivers an array of mental health services and helps students connect with the many additional resources available within and beyond Harvard.
Center for Wellness and Health Promotion
The Center for Wellness and Health Promotion offers an array of holistic therapies and mind/body activities to promote whole health in the individual.
Resources in Times of Crisis
²ÝÁñÉçÇøUniversity is committed to supporting our community members affected by crises at home and abroad. These resources are intended to help community members who are struggling or in need of support.
Expand your wellbeing
Find online and in person groups to support healthy relationships, engage in physical activity, and find balance.
Find a group
Build a network of supportive relationships by joining one of CAMHS workshops or groups – online or in-person.
Build a strong mind-body connection
Learn about mindfulness, take a meditation class, or find a group for movement and exercise.
Focus on health and safety related to substance use
Learn more about resources to mitigate the risks and consequences of excessive alcohol and substance use. Explore resources related to recovery from addiction.
Access providers and support services
In addition to the services available from Harvard’s (CAMHS) and the (CWHP), the following resources are available to providers and support groups.
Download the TimelyCare app
TimelyCare, a virtual health and wellbeing platform, expands access to no-cost mental health and wellness services for registered students. Access telehealth counseling services, psychiatry, health coaching, peer support groups, and more.
Find an off-campus mental health provider
Students may seek out or be referred to mental health providers off-campus for a variety of reasons. Find out more about the options available to you.
Training Resources
Online training courses build awareness, knowledge, and skills about mental health and suicide prevention, and prepare users to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and connect them with support.
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 at (617) 495-2042. CAMHS Cares is a 24/7 support line for ²ÝÁñÉçÇøstudents and those supporting students.
Student Wellbeing Council
The Student Wellbeing Council promotes a culture of wellbeing for all students and serves as a platform for gathering and sharing important information among student leaders across the Schools. The council’s goals will also include raising awareness about available mental health and wellness resources and organizing programs and initiatives that promote wellbeing.
Each year, the Student Wellbeing Council hosts Student Wellbeing Week. Held the first week in April each academic year, activities and events highlight the mental health and wellbeing resources available to students. Read more about the 2026 Student Wellbeing Week in this .
- Hanah Youn, Co-Chair, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøCollege
- Kandace Chan, Co-Chair, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøMedical School Masters
- Chelsey Campillo, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Subin Moon, Graduate School of Design
- Silvan Baer, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøBusiness School
- Yoona Ro, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøBusiness School
- Joshua Enji, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøCollege
- Traci Cheatham, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøGraduate School of Education
- Sarah Tran, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøGraduate School of Education
- Xinhe Zhang, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøJohn A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Ashleigh Mazivisa, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøKennedy School
- Arnaaz Ameer, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøLaw School
- Gabrielle Lewis, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøLaw School
- Rohan Minocha, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøMedical School
- Muskaan Kaur, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøSchool of Dental Medicine
- Derek Chang, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøSchool of Public Health
- Cora Cunningham, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøSchool of Public Health
