Emotional Wellness Resources

Looking to prioritize your well-being while balancing work and family life during this busy summer season? Welcome to Parent Pause, a space designed just for busy parents with kids home for the summer! From stress-free wellness tips to affordable meal ideas, childcare hacks, and fun family activities, you’ll find resources to help you take care of yourself, because your health matters, too.

Eligible UF and UF Health employees and their immediate families are eligible to receive short-term counseling through their respective EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs). Find support for whatever life throws your way, whether financial, health challenges, family concern, and more.

Sleep is essential for emotional wellbeing. View recorded presentations by field experts or participate in our sleep challenge to maximize your sleep hygiene.

Focus on your emotional wellness from home with these apps for couples and individuals. Improve your coping and communication skills, boost your mood, and connect with your loved ones.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Gainesville chapter hosts support groups, presentations, and courses for individuals living with mental illness and their families. View the updated schedule for upcoming groups and classes.

The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. Learn more about mental health diagnoses, participate in a research study, or get connected with resources.

Explore meditation and relaxation resources, including live-streamed classes, pre-recorded sessions, and a self-guided meditation challenge. Sign up for a weekly mindfulness email and receive presentations by field experts.

GatorCare has several workshops related to emotional wellness: Beyond the Stress Ball, Happier You, Digital Detox, Shaping Your Next Normal, and Work-Life Alignment. Sign up your office for a live workshop, or watch one of our recorded wellness presentations on your own time.

Learn about the myths and realities of what mindfulness is and what it isn’t. This program will help you identify the dimensions of wellness in everyday life and distinguish between mindfulness and meditation. Complete the program with experiential practice and find ways to incorporate mindfulness into your day.

Stressed? Join us on Tuesdays for a 15-minute class focusing on breathing, meditation, mindfulness and relaxation.
Get a preview of our Relax classes in this YouTube playlist!

Are you an Intuitive Eater? Take our Intuitive Eating quiz to see where you are now and get some tips on how to improve your nutrition one meal at a time.

De-stressing can be challenging. Take a moment to practice gratitude and unwind your negative thoughts with our Stress Less Worksheet.

How long do you think it will take you to spend 1000 hours outside? Put yourself to the test, by participating in the 1000 Hours Outside challenge. Simply, print the tracker linked below and start trading screen time for time outside! Bonus points if you challenge your friends too!

Whether you are seeking immediate detoxification from a substance or long-term recovery, the GatorCare Network has services for you. View our addiction services page for a comprehensive list of services.

For 4 weeks, you’ll embrace self-care and wellness while using your personal workbook to set goals, track progress, and celebrate every win along the way. Whenever motivation dips, simply flip back through your progress to see how far you’ve come and boost your confidence. This is your time to grow, recharge, and let passion lead the way. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?

This guided journal is designed to support you through grief at your own pace, never to rush or force you forward. With space to reflect on cherished memories and explore your emotions, it offers a safe place to process, understand, and honor your unique journey. Whether you complete every page or only those that speak to you, this journal can be a comforting resource at any stage of loss, no matter how much time has passed.

This is a great way to build camaraderie and cultivate a positive work environment. It serves as a reference guide so that when you want to do something nice for someone, you know what to do without asking!

Are you feeling too attached to your phone? Want to spend less time online? Try this 30-day challenge, based on Catherine Price’s book, “How to Break Up with Your Phone,” to help you reset your boundaries with technology.

Explore the dual relationship between diet and mental health and the impact of nutrition on symptoms of depression and anxiety. Learn more about the gut-brain relationship and how to interrupt disordered eating patterns.