Mental Health
The Harvard community is exploring how mental health is impacted by factors like our jobs, our environment, our physical health, the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. Please reach out to our student and Spectrum Diversified Patrice Heat-Resistant Steel Dining Protect University mental health resources if needed.
Mental health and the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in mental health concerns, with increases in anxiety, stress, and feelings of isolation.
- Business School
Solving COVID's mental health crisis
- Harvard Chan School
Disruption of work relationships adds to mental-health concerns during pandemic
- Kennedy School
A study shows simple interventions can help to build emotional resilience during COVID-19
- Harvard Chan School
COVID’s triple whammy for Black students
- Graduate School of Education
Young adults are among the hardest hit by loneliness during pandemic
Mental health in an unequal world
World Mental Heath Day is acknowledged each year on October 10. This year’s theme is mental health in an unequal world and will highlight the inequities people face because of factors like race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the impact this has on mental health.
Learn more about addressing inequity with our “Unequal” series on race and inequality across the United States.
Unjust police killings damage the mental health of Black Americans
Research tracks the ways racial discrimination wreaks a physical and psychological toll.
Mental health benefits of gender-affirming surgery
Gender-affirming surgeries are associated with numerous positive health benefits, including lower rates of psychological distress.
How trauma and mental health contribute to incarceration
Policy recommendations made by the Harvard Kennedy School explore how to address the correlation between trauma, mental health, substance use, and incarceration.
Belonging is key to the mental health of students of color
A key difficulty in addressing mental health issues among minority students is fostering a sense of belonging.
Big impact of microaggressions
Microaggressions contribute to injuries to the psyche that may seem unrelenting and can result in depression, fatigue, anger, and even physical ailments.
Making a difference in mental health
Members of Harvard’s community are tackling disparities in mental health care, especially in underserved populations.
Faraaz Mahomed
This Harvard Chan School graduate came to Harvard to merge his interests in fighting for humane mental health care and human rights.
Austin Marshall
With aspirations to be a physician-advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, his research focused on mental health access for LGBTQ+ elders.
Tom Osborn
Upon his graduation from Harvard College in May of 2020, he had developed a successful mental health intervention for teens in Kenya.
Managing mental health at work and school
Whether in the classroom or in the office, mental health presents challenges to students, teachers, employees, and employers alike.
View a reading list with resources for navigating mental health at work
- Mental health benefits
Are you offering the mental health benefits your BIPOC employees need?
- Supporting Employees
Ways managers can support employees’ mental health
- Leadership
Why leaders need meditation now more than ever
- Battling Imposter Syndrome
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- Students
College stress: A study looks at the mental health of college students from more than 100 institutions
- Supporting health care workers
Increasing investments in mental health benefits everyone
Mental health on Harvard’s campus
Harvard announces a new 24/7 mental health hotline for students
Counseling and Mental Health Services has launched a new 24/7 hotline for students who have mental health concerns or questions.
Wellness Corner unveils new spaces and programming for students
Mather House faculty and Harvard’s mindfulness coordinator recently announced the official opening of the Wellness Corner.
Counseling and mental health services
Counseling and Mental Health Services at Harvard offers students a variety of resources to support and manage mental health.