“ I’m so pleased that U-M was one of the first U.S. schools to adopt the Okanagan Charter, which commits us to promoting the health and well-being of each person across our three campuses. ”

Santa J. Ono, Ph.D. President of the University of Michigan

Common Agenda

The Well-being Collective Common Agenda is our vision for policy and system transformation at the University of Michigan.

Common Agenda
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Accomplishments

Learn about the accomplishments of the Well-being Collective in service to our people, places, and the planet. Check this section often, as accomplishments are occurring on a regular basis.

Accomplishments
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Recommendations

Review the recommendations to change or strengthen policies or systems at the University of Michigan. These recommendations are guided by the Well-being Common Agenda.

Recommendations
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JED Campus

Michigan became a JED Campus in 2023. The work of JED work shifts the culture and conversation around mental health by focusing on two components to change and save lives:

1. Strengthening the emotional health of teens and young adults so they can thrive today…and tomorrow.

2. Preventing substance misuse, self-harm, and suicide as a result of emotional distress.

JED Campus
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