Student Health & Well-Being

The University of Michigan offers a variety of health and wellness resources for graduate students to ensure they maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle during their studies. 

Here are some key resources:

• University Health & Counseling (UHC). UHC supports the health and well-being of the campus community through a public health-informed approach that emphasizes prevention, education, and treatment. We are inspired to help students realize their potential, cope with the stresses of life, work productively, and connect meaningfully with others. UHC is made up of 

  • • • • • University Health Service (UHS), which offers comprehensive health care services, including medical care, mental health support, and wellness education, to support the well-being of students.

          • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), which offers counseling services.  CAPS services include embedded counselors that cater to the unique needs of graduate students. 

• Wolverine Wellness. Wolverine Wellness focuses on creating a supportive environment conducive to student health and well-being. Through its various initiatives, it seeks to empower students to thrive physically, mentally, and socially during their time at the university.

• Rackham Life's Physical and Mental Health Resources.  Rackham provides a list of dozens of campus and community resources devoted to keeping you healthy as well as resources to help you navigate the Physical and Mental Health Resources available to support you in graduate school.

• Rackham Life's Sports and Recreation Resources.  The Sports and Recreation list incluses information on physical fitness facilities and classes, recreational sports, team sports, and local parks and recreation areas. 

• Campus Mind Works. Campus Mind Works is an initiative offering free workshops and online resources to help students manage mental health, stress, and academic pressures. It provides information, coping strategies, and a directory of mental health resources to support students. The program fosters community among students facing similar challenges to enhance mental wellness.

• MHealthy. MHealthy offers graduate students resources and programs to enhance overall wellness, including nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and stress reduction workshops. It provides tools and support to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and improve physical and mental health. Graduate students can access these offerings to balance their academic pursuits with personal well-being.

• Maize and Blue Cupboard. The Maize and Blue Cupboard provides free access to healthy food and essential items for University of Michigan students experiencing food insecurity. It offers fresh produce, pantry staples, and personal care products to ensure students have the necessary resources to succeed. The service also aims to educate the university community on food insecurity issues and promote sustainable solutions.