Mental Health & Wellness Week Begins April 13!

April 8, 2026

Dear Rutgers–New Brunswick Community:

Mental Health and Wellness Week begins Monday, April 13. This campus commemoration, led by our ScarletWell initiative, invites each of us to pause, reconnect, and find new ways to care for mind, body, and community across the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.

Be sure to check our Wellness Calendar and Residential Care Team Calendar, and explore more than 40 Mental Health and Wellness Week events across our New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses.

Learn more with my Mental Health and Wellness Week welcome video.

While exploring Mental Health and Wellness Week, please become familiar with Rutgers’ many wellness resources for faculty, staff, and students, including a new confidential screening tool that can offer a snapshot of your mental health and well-being, along with personalized resource recommendations.

I also encourage you to learn about Wellness Grants, available from ScarletWell, that offer Rutgers–New Brunswick students and employees the opportunity to create events, activities, and spaces that foster wellness and connection. The application for the 2026-27 grant cycle is now open. The online applications for the Wellness Connection Grants (available to students) and Wellness at Work Grants (available to faculty and staff) can be found here.

Empowerment starts with awareness. As we approach finals, give yourself the permission to slow down, reach out, and prioritize what matters most: Your health and sense of belonging. Let’s make next week a reminder that a healthier campus starts with each of us.

Resources for Students and Employees

Rutgers’ many wellness resources include:

• Resources for Students (including this student PDF)
• Resources for Employees
• ScarletWell, our public health and prevention-focused approach to mental health and wellness for all members of our community.

When we support ourselves and one another, we don’t just get through; we thrive. And together, we are stronger.

Sincerely,

Francine Conway, Ph.D.
Chancellor and Distinguished Professor,
Rutgers University–New Brunswick