Body Image Eating Disorders Awareness
University Counseling Service works closely with the University of Iowa Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness (BIEDA) student organization. BIEDA’s mission is to encourage a positive, sustainable lifestyle through body image acceptance and eating disorder awareness to assist those struggling with identification of helpful resources.
BIEDA membership or activities are open to any student. More information can be found at:
Instagram: @uibieda
Facebook: @UIBIEDA
Contact: tianyi-xie@uiowa.edu & holly-nicely@uiowa.edu
Active Minds
The purpose of Active Minds is to utilize the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on campus. Our mission is to provide mental health education and advocacy in an effort to increase students' awareness of mental health issues. Our organization accomplishes out mission by providing both students and the community with information and resources regarding mental health. We also encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and we serve as a liaison between students and the mental health community. Through campus-wide events and national programs, Active Minds aims to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and to create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health issues.
Contact Information: studorg-activeminds@uiowa.edu
Heart Workshop
Heart Workshop is a student organization that focuses on students' mental health and cultural differences between Chinese international students and American students. We try to help Chinese international students adapt to new environments and new cultures. We share tips and knowledge about mental health with all students on our campus by organizing and hosting public events. We provide students who need help regarding mental health with reliable resources.
NAMI on Campus
NAMI On Campus at the University of Iowa works to end the stigma that makes it hard for students to talk about mental health and get the help they need.
NAMI On Campus looks to:
- Raise mental health awareness by participating in Fresh Check Day, helping to organize Mental Health Around the World, and supporting a campus NAMI walk. NAMI on Campus holds biweekly meetings and looks to bring together students to support each other.
- Educate the campus with presentations, guest speakers and student panels.
- Advocate for improved mental health services and policies on campus.
- Support peers with signature NAMI programs and training from NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates.
Instagram: @nocuiowa
Contact: bella-vondracek@uiowa.edu