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Wellness Resources for Graduate Students

As a graduate student, you have already made a commitment to make your professional life the best it can be. But you can't be your best if your wellness is under par. You have access to many services that can help you live well and stay well during your time as a grad student. Check out the following resources.

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Student and Scholar Health Insurance

IU School of Medicine ensures that each student has access to health and disability insurance, and that each student's dependents have health insurance. Find answers to questions about your mandatory health insurance plan or disability insurance.

Learn more about health insurance for graduate students
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Department of Mental Health Services

Access mental health services on all IU School of Medicine campuses in-person, or schedule a tele-health appointment. You can also take a mental health, well-being, anxiety, depression or PTSD screening online. 

Access the Department of Mental Health Services
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TimelyCare

IU students and residents have FREE, 24/7 access to TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being platform. Access virtual mental health support or self-care content on demand, or schedule counseling or health coaching sessions when they work for you.

Access TimelyCare resources
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IU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a full-range of clinical mental health services and support for learners. At your initial consultation appointment, a counselor will focus on understanding your concerns and goals, then make recommendations for next steps. 

Learn more or get started with CAPS
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IU Clinical Psychology Mental Health Center

Schedule an in-person individual or group therapy, relaxation or mindfulness training or psychological assessment session provided by doctoral students from the PhD program in clinical psychology at IU Indianapolis. You can also receive evaluations for mood or anxiety disorders, ADHD and specific learning disorders.

Schedule an appointment
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Jaguar Campus Recreation Facility Membership

Getting and staying fit doesn’t have to be hard work. Whether your idea of fun is shooting some hoops with friends or spinning your (bike) wheels in a group fitness class, you’ll find an option that fits your lifestyle here.

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Personal Recreation Facilities

A full spectrum of exercise opportunities including swimming, diving, weight lifting, and track are available on campus for the use of IU School of Medicine students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff.

Access Recreation Facilities

Additional resources may be available

Additional program-specific wellness resources may be available to you. Check with your program leaders to learn more.