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Darlene Lee, a naturopathic doctor at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

A Path to Mind-Body Wellness

Popular well-being initiative born out of the pandemic for frontline workers at UCI is replicated for faculty and staff across all 10 UC campuses

Pet therapy on campus

Caring for Anteaters

Amid pandemic challenges, UCI’s mental health and wellness guardians work responsively – and passionately – to serve the campus community

Taking on Depression

Monumental $55 million estate gift to UCI will create one of the largest research centers in the country tackling the pervasive mental health issue

Michael Yassa's lab.

Stemming the Rising Mental Health Crisis

UCI researchers help illuminate the complexities of the mind and find solutions to prevent a twin pandemic

UCI alumna Erin Ramachandran

In Sickness and in Health

Alumna provides hope and support for couples dealing with mental health conditions

Helping O.C. Feel Better

When in the throes of a severe mental health crisis, many people end up in an emergency room or a jail cell. Neither is ideal. But that’s just one of many ways a fragmented mental healthcare system can cause additional suffering for those experiencing addiction or psychiatric disorders. To create a more comprehensive approach to […]

Dr. Anju Hurria, who in July became the inaugural wellness officer at UCI’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

Healers' Health

Three questions with Dr. Anju Hurria, UCI’s inaugural Samueli Wellness Officer

artistic colorful hands, for Building Solidarity With Communities

Building Solidarity With Communities

UCI researchers across campus take an inclusive, collaborative approach to working in local areas

Héctor Tobar

On the Road Again: Q&A with Héctor Tobar

UCI professor drives across America in search of its Latino soul

UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Change as a Constant

Students and recent grads use the arts to express themselves and move society