Counseling and Mental Health Services at Harvard

Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Harvard is a counseling and mental health support service which seeks to work collaboratively with students and the University to support individuals who are experiencing some measure of distress in their lives. Both urgent care and recurring appointments are available through CAMHS.

Writing for the Biomedical Sciences Course (INDP300)

This HMS course prepares students for the demands of writing in the medical sciences. The class has two linked agendas: students will learn how to turn raw research into polished academic argument and students will practice specific lessons through exercises that allow them to think about their own developing scholarship. 

The Ombuds Office

The Ombuds Office supports an ethical and civil culture, encouraging mutual understanding and resolution through respectful dialogue and fair processes

Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)

The Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program (HPREP) at Harvard Medical School is a high school science enrichment program aimed at recruiting high school students from the Boston area, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, into science and medicine.

Central American Student Association of Harvard (CASA-H)

The Central American Student Association of Harvard (CASA-H) aims to engage students from across the University in active dialogue about Central America and to promote and bringing together the Central American community within Harvard University. 

Harvard Puerto Rican Student Association (HPRSA)

The HPRSA is a Harvard-wide group that wants to create a community of students who identify as Puerto Ricans across all Harvard graduate schools

Success-Failure Project

The mission of The Success-Failure Project is to create opportunities for discussion, reflection, understanding, and creative engagement regarding issues of success, failure, and resilience

HMS Resource Guide

An orientation guide for the HMS Community

LMA Data Management Working Group

Find best practices, resources, and support services for biomedical research data. Discover the work of the Data Management Working Group.

Harvard Funding and Tax Resources

Some Harvard provided funding and tax reporting information, including helpful rate sheets.

PiN Online Learning Resources

Online learning resources specifically geared toward PiN students, with topics like linear algebra and machine learning.

Countway Library Therapy Dogs

Feeling stressed? Come relax with one of our trained therapy dogs. Countway Cuddles is a therapy dog program that takes place on the 1st floor of the library, near the circulation desk.
Sometimes the dogs need to take a break or cancel, so be sure to check online regularly.

iHope Network

Counseling and Mental Health Services' iHope Network of resources.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk is a program that provides easy access to informal, confidential conversations with clinicians from CAMHS. Clinicians hold walk-in hours at designated sites around campus. There is no appointment necessary and no fee for the service.

Workshops and Support Groups

Participation in one of CAMHS' many groups or workshops provides a safe and supportive place to discuss your concerns and learn coping skills with others who may have similar challenges.

DMS Remote Defense Policy and Tips

A comprehensive guide to your remote thesis defense, including university policies, tech guides, etc.

Coping with Coronavirus

An article on dealing with daily stress, anxiety, and a range of other emotions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Handbook: Resumes and Cover Letters for Master’s Students (from Harvard FAS Office of Career Services)

Tips on Allyship

An ally is defined as someone who is not a member of an underrepresented group, but takes action to support that group. This resource - from the Harvard GSAS and the Minority Biomedical Scientists of Harvard (MBSH) - provides tips for being a good ally.

Science Policy Careers Analysis

What skills, traits, and experiences lead to a successful career in policy and governance for PhD-trained scientists? SCI conducted semi-structured interviews with individuals working in science policy jobs to find out.

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