Mental Health Services
At CCB, the mental health and wellbeing of our students and researchers is a top priority. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, crisis management, transitional issues, grief, eating, sexual, or relationship concerns, or simply need someone to talk to, we encourage you to check out the many resources and services available through Harvard's Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Below is a summary of some of the mental health and wellness resources from the university.
1) There is a student well-being site for the We're All Human campaign. Here, you can find resources like Wellbeing Training among other things. There will be a staff and faculty training module released soon so that staff and faculty can better respond to members of the community who are facing a mental health crisis.
2) Crimson Folder is a quick guide on how to recognize when a student is showing signs of mental illness, how to respond to the situation, and how to refer them to resources both within and outside of Harvard.
3) Some of the most important CAMHS resources are:
(a) A 24/7 hotline for any mental health crises no matter how urgent @ 617-495-2042.
(b) CAMHS has partnered with TimelyCare, which is a virtual platform that allows you to have 12 free sessions of therapy with a certified therapist. These 12 sessions are independent of the sessions you would get with a regular CAMHS therapist. You can access TimelyCare here.
(c) You can still do regular CAMHS therapy services and start with an intake session here so that you can be matched with the proper therapist based on your needs.
(d) You can find off-campus therapy, and CAMHS will help assist with the process here.
For further questions related to mental health resources, contact Josh Cox, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies.
For graduate student concerns, contact Professor Ted Betley or Co-Director of Graduate Studies Joe Lavin.
For assistance with work-life balance, navigating relationships with advisors and colleagues, or coping with changes in your family or personal life, visit the Office of Student Affairs, which is also the best place to go with concerns about academic progress or GSAS Policies.
The Harvard Graduate Council (HGC) is a student government representing all twelve of Harvard University's graduate and professional schools. HGC is responsible for advocating on behalf of graduate students before the school's central administrators, including the President of Harvard University and the Provost's Office.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential help for all Harvard employees (including graduate students and postdoctoral scholars) and their adult household members.
For issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion, you can find expertise and support from the Office of Diversity and Minority Affairs (ODMA), which strives to create an inclusive environment at Harvard.
Wellness
If you've enjoyed Fruitful Wednesdays, walked over 10,000 steps to defeat your CCB rivals, ate a cucumber from Barbara's garden, or received a well-timed massage during finals, you have the CCB Wellness Committee to thank. Visit CCB's community website to learn more about our Wellness program and events.
International Students
For immigration issues (work permits, travel), financial questions, social and cultural differences, and resources at Harvard and in the community, we encourage our international students to browse the many resources offered by the Harvard International Office (HIO). Join Harvard's International Student Host Program, which connects you with Americans living in the Cambridge and Boston areas. And, if you plan to work in the U.S. after graduation, consult with HIO staff to make sure you have everything you need to succeed.