Discover More About UT Wellness
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 UT, 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 UT System.
Our Wellness Initiatives
From student advisory councils to mental health collaborations and working groups, UT 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 UT 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.
