Boost your mental well-being 

As we transition into a new semester, it is important that we check in with ourselves to make sure our mental and emotional needs are being met. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to explore available resources and upcoming events that you can take advantage of to improve your well-being.

Explore resources

A limited number of subscriptions to Calm — a mindfulness app that features pre-recorded audio content designed to help manage stress, anxiety and insomnia — are still available to UF faculty and staff, with sign-ups offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Explore Calm’s collection of soundscapes, meditations, movement exercises and more to build your own Workplace Wellness Toolkit.
  • Explore Calm’s featured content, grounding and breathing exercises, and more resources to help you reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Browse Calm’s For Work library for even more workplace wellness resources!

The UF Employee Assistance Program offers someone to talk to and resources to consult whenever and wherever you need them. Make an appointment with one of our on-campus counselors for help you develope coping skills, self-care strategies and more.

Having a healthy workplace environment can benefit our mental well-being. Listen to UF EAP Counselor Devin Shorey’s webinar, Discover Strategies to Handle Workplace Conflict, to learn how to create a healthier work environment. Shorey is currently open to new patients. To schedule an appointment, visit the EAP website.

Explore our Resilience and Emotional Well-being Toolkit for support in navigating some of life’s most common challenges. Packed with practical tip cards and additional resources curated from various UF departments, this toolkit offers guidance on managing anger, regulating emotions, coping with anxiety, practicing self-care and overcoming depression, among other essential topics.

Incorporating wellness into your daily routine can help you manage your stress and anxiety levels, improve your mood and energy, and reduce the likelihood of illnesses. Explore our Employee Wellness Series, hosted by various departments and available to all UF faculty and staff, to help you boost your health and overall well-being.

The UF Mindfulness program offers workshops, short courses, retreats and trainings in mindfulness and mind-body practices among other initiatives, to UF faculty, staff and students.

Looking for more mindfulness resources? Explore the Worklife website for guided meditations, pre-recorded classes and more.

Browse GatorCare’s Emotional Wellness Resources for sleep, mood and mindfulness resources that can help you improve your emotional well-being.

On the lookout for new listening material? Tune in to the Well at UF podcast, featuring wellness content by UF experts to help improve your health and well-being. Get started with these two episodes:

Explore more wellness resources on the UF Worklife website under Get Healthy.

Upcoming Events

Building a Self-Care Routine | May 6–24
Hosted by Calm
Beginning May 6, Calm members can participate in a three-week program designed to establish a flexible and supportive self-care routine. To participate, sign-up for Calm and enable push notifications.

Small Steps, Big Impact Challenge | May 13–24
Hosted by Calm
In this two-week challenge, you’ll receive an email every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with mental health content that you can complete in 5–10 minutes. By the end of the challenge, you’ll better understand what mental health tools resonate most with you and how to integrate them into your daily routine.

Mental Well-Being for Caregivers | May 14 at 1 p.m.
Hosted by Florida Blue
Whether you are taking care of young ones, spouses or aging family members, it is important for you to find ways to take time for your own mental health and well-being. This webinar will discuss caregiver challenges and provide self-care tips so you can feel your best while taking care of others.

Looking for more caregiver resources? Explore on-demand videos and more in our Caregiver Support Workshop Series.

Cultivating Your Calm: A Mental Health Awareness Month Conversation | May 15 at noon
Hosted by Calm
In this virtual session, Dr. Rheeda Walker, a renowned psychologist, and Dr. Chris Mosunic, Calm’s Chief Clinical Officer, will share how you can create a sustainable mental health toolbox to build resilience in different life areas.

Finding Resilience with Calm | May 21 at 11 a.m.
Hosted by Calm
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to how Calm can provide support in developing resilience. Alongside exploring the app’s features, you’ll also be equipped with valuable tools to bolster your resilience and find calm amidst life’s challenges.

Art & Mindfulness at the Harn | May 25 at 10 a.m.
Hosted by UF Mindfulness
This series of free guided meditations is inspired by art in the Harn collections and held at the museum. The next session, Timelessness & Spaciousness with Sabine Grunwald, will include forty minutes of guided meditation followed by an art spotlight tour. Registration is required.

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Category Events, OneUF, Secondary, Wellness, Worklife