Welcome to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Wellness
A Culture of Care at the University of Tennessee
Our mission is to champion holistic well-being for students, faculty and staff across the University of Tennessee. In partnership with campus leaders throughout the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ System, we work to embed wellness into the Be One À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ culture by fostering collaboration, aligning approaches to data and resources and advancing evidence-based initiatives.
Discover More About À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Wellness
Our vision is to be the model for advancing a culture of well-being that unites all campuses through shared purpose, empowers every individual to thrive across all dimensions of wellness, and makes wellness a visible, valued part of university life. Explore how we define wellness, who’s leading the work and what’s happening across the system to prioritize community, mental health and support.
What is Wellness?
Wellness is more than just the absence of illness. It’s an ongoing, intentional practice of caring for yourself. At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, we define wellness as a holistic approach to thriving at every stage of life and learning.
Meet the Chief Wellness Officer
Dr. Jessi Gold is a psychiatrist, award-winning educator and nationally recognized leader in student and healthcare worker mental health. She brings a bold vision and a deep commitment to making wellness a reality for everyone across the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ System.
Our Wellness Initiatives
From student advisory councils to mental health collaborations and working groups, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Wellness brings together the people and programs that make a difference in mental health, substance use prevention, staff well-being and more.
Wellness Events Across Tennessee
Join us for events that connect, educate and support our À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ community. From expert-led Well Informed sessions to our systemwide Wellness Summit, we’re here to spark conversations, create shared learning opportunities and offer support.
