Health & Wellbeing

We envision a college in which all students thrive, are ready to learn, and are capable of their best performance. We can help you sustain yourself intellectually, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. With a strong foundation of wellbeing, you can use your talents to contribute to your community and to the world.

COVID-19 Information

Johnson Chapel on the quad with sunlight streaming through trees

Find information about the College’s response to the evolving situation with COVID-19, including the plan for Spring 2021. Learn about the guidelines for coming to campus and the latest changes to the academic program, housing, dining, athletics, and more.

Health and wellbeing are important at all times in our lives, but are particularly so during a global pandemic. This website provides information to our community about how to move toward wellness. All offices are still open, and emails and phones are functioning. Please feel free to reach out to staff members with questions or concerns. Some services and programs are not functioning in the way they would in a typical year (e.g. offered remotely instead of in person). Please see departmental websites for additional information.

We provide support, resources, and practical tools to help you thrive.

Upcoming Health & Wellbeing Events

Events Calendar

Jan 25

Movement and Mindfulness Morning Workshops with Molly Kitchen

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Jan 29

Movement and Mindfulness Morning Workshops with Brenna Werme

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Jan 29

Self-Compassion: A LinkedIn Learning Coffee and Discussion

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Feb 1

Movement and Mindfulness Morning Workshops with Molly Kitchen

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Feb 5

Movement and Mindfulness Morning Workshops with Brenna Werme

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Feb 8

Movement and Mindfulness Morning Workshops with Molly Kitchen

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Feb 12

Movement and Mindfulness Morning Workshops with Brenna Werme

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Feb 15

Movement and Mindfulness Morning Workshops with Molly Kitchen

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Feb 16

Unhunch: Spinal Health Workshop

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Feb 17

Perfecting Your "No-Guilt" No

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The foundations of wellbeing have been articulated in many cultures and societies for centuries: Love, work, and play.

We align wellness with many other initiatives at the college, to ensure that your wellbeing is an essential element of your Amherst experience.

This site is a guide and resource for you. We have strived to make it comprehensive and useful, and hope it will serve as a starting point for our community, at the very least. The site is not meant to contain all information and knowledge regarding health and well-being, but it will evolve as our community engages with these issues.