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Mental Health at Cornell

Resources for student & campus wellbeing

Mental Health at Cornell

This website is intended to support the mental health and wellbeing of Cornell University students, staff, and faculty with a wide range of resources. Our Mental Health Framework helps guide campus programming, services, systems, and strategies, and invites engagement from all members of the Cornell community.

President Pollack signs the Okanagan Charter

Our Health Promoting Campus

This public commitment to people, places, and planet advances — in a sustainable way — the spirit of the student Mental Health Review and priorities for faculty and staff wellbeing.

Outdoor Class

Academic Wellbeing

These tips and resources will help you set yourself up for academic success all year long.

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For Graduate & Professional Students

Boundaries between work and life can be especially blurry for Graduate and Professional students. Learn about care and support resources.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 National Suicide & Crisis Support

Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. to discuss suicidal thoughts, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.  

Social Connections

Discover new ways to navigate the social scene, make connections, and build a Cornell community.

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Students share voice on building resilience

The Student Mental Health Collective (SMHC) initiated peer-to-peer discussions to support and enhance student wellbeing, and reduce the stigma of mental illness.