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There are lots of resources to keep you emotionally and physically well here at Brown.
Division of Campus Life
BWell Health Promotion
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Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Wellness on Campus
Anxiety
Yoga and meditation practice can be very beneficial for relieving anxiety. There are multiple resources for yoga and meditation practice on campus.
Brown’s Contemplative Studies Initiative sponsors lectures and events, and affiliated faculty can provide advice on students’ academic and personal study of mindfulness and other contemplative practices. This site includes upcoming events, class listings and videos of recent guest lecturers.
The Contemplative Studies Initiative lists some of the meditation opportunities on campus.
Medical students can take advantage of yoga and meditation programs just for them as part of the Warren Alpert Medical School's wellness offerings.
If You're Feeling Exhausted or Having Trouble Sleeping
Getting a better night's sleep will help you in all aspects of your life.
Get tips for a better night's sleep.
Take the BWell Sleep Hygiene Assessment Quiz to learn tips and strategies for a better night's sleep -- tailored to you!
If You're Unable to Do Work
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed can leave us without the ability to focus and get work done when we need to. Here are campus resources to help you get back on track.
If You're Not Feeling Confident
Many times feeling stressed and overwhelmed can also cause us to feel less confident or sure of ourselves. You are not along in this feeling and there are resources on campus that can help.
If You're Seeking Community and Personal Connection
Finding groups and people to connect with helps us to feel more at home and comfortable in our environment. Here are some of the many possible places to find these connections on campus.
Support Resources On Campus
We all need help to be and stay well. If things get rough or you feel like you are struggling or just not thriving, don't hesitate to reach out for support from these resources.
General Support
Telephone
401-863-3476
- CAPS provides crisis intervention, short-term individual therapy, group therapy, community outreach, and referral services.
- Appointments are free of charge, contacts with students are confidential, and CAPS is available to all currently registered students.
Telephone
401-863-3145
- Student Support Services staff assist students with a wide-range of issues and concerns that might arise during their time at Brown.
- The Student Support Services office supports the Administrator-On-Call system, which provides 24-hour crisis services for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with personal or family emergencies.
- Deans are also available by appointment to consult with individual students about their personal questions/concerns during the university’s working hours.
Telephone
401-863-2344
- The chaplains offer pastoral care and advisement for any member of the Brown community—students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
- Chaplains help to solve problems; ease discomfort; and function as advocates.
Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Harassment Support
Substance Use Issues Support
- These groups provide safe, private environments for discussion of matters related to recovery and substance use in general and to life as a college student at Brown in particular.
Brown University is committed to the maintenance of a campus environment that supports all students in achieving their academic goals.