Dear students,

You don’t have to look around very hard to see that fall has arrived on our campus. Of course, that also means the arrival of other seasonal things, such as football, vaccination clinics (offering both flu and COVID-19 vaccines!), and likely increased feelings of stress.

Remember, we have a number of resources for your mental health. Here are just a few:

• Talk to a counselor. No matter the time of day or night, there is always someone available to talk to you. No problem is too big or too small. Counselors are embedded in schools and colleges, available through telehealth, and on call for urgent needs.
• Check in with a primary care provider. While infections, injuries, and sexual health concerns are frequent reasons students make appointments at UHS, the most common diagnoses are actually for mental health conditions. A medical provider can offer a number of supports, including medication management as well as diagnoses.
• Consider wellness coaching. Speak with a specially trained coach through a guided reflection of your well-being.
• Remember peer supports, like the Wolverine Support Network, Individual Peer Counseling, or Togetherall.
• Check out these innovative resource collections from the Well-being Collective: the Well-being Toolkit and the Mental Health Continuum of Care.

And remember there is no wrong door when you are asking for support. Take the first step and we will make sure you get where you need to go.

Stay healthy, Wolverines,

Robert D. Ernst, M.D.
Chief Health Officer
Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness in Student Life

Health and Wellness Updates

Election stress support

The countdown to Election Day is on. Check out important information about voting from the UMICH Votes Coalition. And take advantage of some excellent resources for handling election-related stress from CAPS, including an election toolkit.

Vaccination clinics: Don’t miss your shot!

Vaccination clinics are taking place across campus. Make sure you stop by to get your influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, or make an appointment at UHS. Every shot makes a difference.

Try a Group-X class for free

Two Group-X classes are each offering a free session this month. Learn new ways to move your way to well-being.

Desi Groove Dance & Fitness
5:15 to 6:05 pm, Wednesday, September 18, 2024
North Campus Rec Building

CycleBarre
3:30-4:30 pm, Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Palmer Temporary Facility

Well-being Toolkit Highlight: Heart Mapping Drawing Activity

As part of a partnership between the Arts Initiative and Wolverine Wellness that focuses on the theme “Take Care,” this activity guides you through a creative reflection on your rituals and relationships.