Mental Well-Being

Mental well-being enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships, and shape the world we live in. Source: World Health Organization

Mental Well-Being Programming

The UHS mental well-being team partners with colleagues, departments, and student groups across campus to promote mental health and well-being. Our recurring events, campaigns, and outreach programming focus on destigmatizing the topic of mental health, encouraging self and community care, and bringing awareness to some of the mental health issues our campus community faces.

Consider some of University Health Services programs:

  • Let’s Talk: A service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member.
  • Duck Nest: A wellness center located on the ground floor of the Erb Memorial Union (EMU 041) that provides programs supporting mental well-being, social connection, identity wellness, community care, and more. Mental well-being programs include a pen pal program, meditation, suicide prevention education, therapy animals, and more. Visit our Instagram @uo_ducknest or our Engage page to learn about upcoming events.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) is a national program recognized at the UO every May. The purpose of MHAM is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health, provide educational opportunities and coping strategies to the campus community, and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses and help-seeking. The mental well-being team invites and welcomes many campus partners to join us in programmatic efforts to promote mental health.

Stress Less Week

Academics can be stressful for many of us, especially toward the end of the term. Stress Less is designed to create opportunities for you to explore different ways to practice self-care and find techniques to de-stress during some of the hardest parts of the year. These events are hosted during week 10 of fall, winter, and spring terms. Everyone manages the stress of classes differently, but we are here to support you through those times.