The schedule includes a 2K suicide prevention walk, dog and horse therapy, creative activities, resource tables, and suicide prevention training.
Health and Well-Being News
The evolution of mental health support at Miami University
From crisis support to digital tools and wellness spaces, the university has built a coordinated network of care to meet students where they are.
Stress Less Week brings new ways to relax, recharge, and reset
Miami University’s Suicide Prevention Team, student counseling service, and office of student wellness will host Stress Less Week from April 13-17, 2026. The initiative offers students opport...
Register for March 11 Focus Health and Wellness Symposium: Thriving Together
Lunch included with keynote ‘The Science of Mindfulness’ presentation by ‘Dr. Kris’
Registration open for Miami’s Health and Wellness Symposium on March 11
Focus program accepting proposals for symposium through Dec. 12
Miami earns the Seal of Prevention for the fifth consecutive year
Miami recognized for the fifth year for care, inclusion, and wellness.
Have an idea to promote wellness at Miami University?
A new mini grant program has been established to support innovative strategies
Miami’s Suicide Prevention Week will be held Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 2025.
Watch video, view photos from latest M.O.V.E. Bootcamp
Exposure story features record attendance at Lewis Place
M.O.V.E. Bootcamp draws a crowd to Lewis Place
Series focuses on health and wellness as hundreds participate in latest event
Health and well-being resources in the classroom
Supporting student health and well-being isn’t just about addressing crises; it’s a way to help students feel connected, build resilience, and thrive.
Orientation Program Highlights Miami’s Commitment to Student Mental Health
Miami University's orientation introduced first-year students to mental health resources and activities that promote gratitude, connection and well-being.
Rebecca Young receives Rachel Hutzel Prevention Partner Award, honored by Ohio Senate
Rebecca Young has spent years helping students feel supported at Miami. Her dedication to mental health and prevention work was recently recognized with the 2025 Rachel Hutzel Prevention Partner Aw...
Art and wellness at Miami University - Spring 2025
New Therapeutic Art Program for Miami students
Miami offers horse therapy as a way to support student mental health
Therapy sessions involve talking to a counselor while grooming a horse
EHS alumna brings healthy options and community spirit to Hamilton
Samantha Casey '16 is making an impact in Hamilton with Healthy Hideout, a smoothie and coffee shop dedicated to providing nutritious, full-meal drinks while fostering a strong sense of community. ...
Stress Less Week Encourages Miami Students to Pause, Recharge, and Prioritize Well-Being
Miami University’s Suicide Prevention Team, Student Counseling Service and Office of Student Wellness will host Stress Less Week from April 7-11, 2025. The weeklong campaign focuses on suicid...
Graduate student’s research delves into the effects of inactivity on heart health
As we celebrate American Heart Month, learn more about a graduate student’s passion for physiology, research on overall health, and how Miami has prepared him for a successful career
Focus. Relax. Repeat. Miami’s Growing Network of Wellness Spaces
Have you ever needed a quiet place to relax or study? Or just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of campus for a few minutes? Miami University has several wellness and sensory rooms design...
Helping the helpers: Training programs build confidence and competence in mental health support
Miami University’s Student Counseling Service is committed to helping the helpers.
Miami University’s Leslie Haxby McNeill Earns Top Advising Honor
Leslie Haxby McNeill, assistant director of student wellness at Miami University, has been honored with the prestigious Tom Goodale Award for Exceptional Advising in Peer Education. Her work with o...
Watch the WCPO 9 News and WDTN TV 2 News interviews with Miami students and Student Life officials
Miami’s commitment to student mental health and well-being earns national recognition
Miami has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award by Insight Into Academia magazine, a national honor recognizing institutions that demonstrate a campus-wide commitme...
Be prepared for winter weather
These tips can help Miamians stay safe and warm as temperatures drop
‘Niche picking’ helps Social Work students find a perfect career path
Unique networking opportunities take faculty mentorship far beyond the classroom
The Handlers Behind Miami's Therapy Dogs Program
Behind every sweet therapy dog is a dedicated handler who brings their dog to campus to make a difference.
Miami students learn, practice in state-of-the-art healthcare hub
Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness facility serves multiple programs, purposes
‘A museum of my existence’
Art Education junior Isabella Obradovich has built a following for her art; now she wants to use her learned experiences to help others grow too
Rinella Learning Center earns recertification as Learning Center of Excellence
Miami is one of seven institutions in the U.S. to receive designation
The myths and fears of feeling behind
With hard work, success is always possible
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