Health & Wellness

Cannabis Conversations

What U-M students need to know about cannabis to make informed decisions and reduce harm

Motivational interviewing is a communication style that Wolverine Wellness has adopted for the way we do our work. It shows up in written materials, supervision, workshops, partnerships with others and it underlies the Wellness Coaching program. It’s a philosophy that allows us to meet students where they are and help move them forward in their educational and personal journeys. Five staff in Wolverine Wellness are uniquely qualified to train in this area, as they have been accepted into the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).

Compassionate Conversations

Communicating compassionately with friends and family is a key component of maintaining healthy relationships. Avoiding judgement of others and being an active listener are big steps in creating caring conversations.

Health Equity

Learn about health equity and how it drives our work.

National College Health Assessment (NCHA)

This survey is sponsored by UHS and implemented by the American College Health Association and focuses on students' behaviors and perceptions related to health and wellness topics.

Well-being for U-M Students

The well-being of students is important to help them succeed and thrive.

Resources designed for students include:

Wolverine Wellness

Wolverine Wellness fosters personal & community well-being for U-M students, in college and beyond.

Request for Presentations & Workshops on Health and Well-being Topics

Want to request an interactive presentation or workshop? Wolverine Wellness will meet requests when possible and/or help you find other tools or resources.

Wellness Courses | ALA 240: Living Well in College & Beyond and ALA 270: Being Well Now

ALA 240: Living Well in College & Beyond for Student Leaders (2 credits)

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Course Description:

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention

Mission

Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention work at Wolverine Wellness is student-centered and uses evidence-based strategic interventions, collaboration, innovation and the incorporation of the wellness dimensions to reduce harmful consequences of alcohol and other drug use.

The goal is to support students in achieving their personal and academic potential.

Communication with Parents/Family regarding Alcohol and Other Drug Harm

Because of the health and safety risk inherent in alcohol and other drug misuse, the University of Michigan notifies parents/family of first-year students under the age of 21 in certain circumstances.

Safer Sex Supplies

Condoms and other products for safer sex:

We have a variety of condoms, lubricant, and dental dams that are available free for students. Visit our table outside Wolverine Wellness on the ground floor of UHS. We thank you for sanitizing your hands and maintaining social distancing when picking up safer sex items.

UHS Pharmacy sells condoms and other safer sex products, as do area pharmacies. Products are also available for purchase online and can be shipped to your home.

Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships include acting in accordance with your values, knowing and respecting boundaries (both yours and your partners’), and consent.

Healthy romantic and sexual relationships can take many different forms. Some people like to date one person, while others prefer to date several people, or none at all. Relationships can include more than two people. Romantic relationships may or may not include sex. Any of these relationship styles can be healthy, as long as all involved feel like their needs and wants are being respected.