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The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is strongly committed to creating a healthy and supportive environment for students, postdocs, faculty and staff to succeed in their professional pursuits. We support the UNC School of Medicine’s efforts to create a learning, training, and working environment in which all members of our community thrive.
WELLNESS is defined as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health and fulfillment.
WELL-BEING is defined as a state of being healthy and fulfilled.
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5 months ago
UNC recognized by The Princeton Review’s inaugural honor roll for mental health services
UNC has been recognized by The Princeton Review's inaugural honor roll for mental health services, landing among 16 top undergraduate institutions. This honor reflects the University's commitment to student well-being through accessible resources and a culture of compassion and care. The review emphasized students’ quality of life, administrative backing of mental health initiatives and student empowerment through education and peer support.
6 months ago
Mental Health Resources for students, postdocs, faculty and staff
Learn about campus resources and how Tar Heels are using outreach and research to prioritize on campus and beyond.
7 months ago
Postdocs and Students can connect through CAPS therapy groups
Counseling and Psychological Services team offers 24 options to help Tar Heels talk through specific issues.
Well-being Liaison
Jill Dowen
Associate Professor
Well-being Liaison
Research: Three-dimensional genome organization and gene expression in stem cells and cancer cells
TRAINED MENTOR, Mental Health First Aid
Accepting Rotation Students
CB# 7100, 3360 Genome Sciences
(919) 962-8132 | Email
Resources For…
Students
- Mental Health & Wellness Program (MD & PhD Students)
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The Carolina Collaborative for Resilience (CCR) provides caring and compassionate support by pairing students with Resilience Coaches.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Available 24/7; Telehealth Appointments: 919-966-3658) (For All Students)
- Dean of Students
- Nature Biotechnology Evidence for a mental health crisis in graduate education
- Science Direct: Work organization and mental health problems in PhD students
- Student Wellness
- Campus Health (For All Students)
- UWill (New Mental Health Service)
Postdoc/Research Scholars
- Campus Health
- Campus Health Advisory Board
- UWill (New Mental Health Service)
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- National Postdoc
- Nature Biotechnology Science careers and mental health
- Nature Biotechnology Towards sustaining a culture of mental health and wellness for trainees in the biosciences
- Postdoc Benefits
- PostDoc Journal: Flourishing, Languishing, and Depressed Postdoctoral Fellows: Differences in Stress, Anxiety
- UNC Research
Faculty / Staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Faculty and Staff)
- Faculty Well-Being (Faculty)
- Keep Teaching: COVID-19 Resources for UNC Instructors (Faculty)