Black Lives Matter.
Our community is struggling. The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others due to police brutality have sent a shockwave through our system. The pain people of color experience in our communities, in our streets, and in our classrooms is more salient now than ever.
You may be working through any number of emotions — from grief to anxiety to outrage — and this may not be the first time you’ve felt what you’re feeling. As you process and act on these feelings, we hope you’ll take the time to practice self-care. Here’s a list of resources that can help support you mentally and physically during this time:
- Self-care tips for Black people who are struggling with this very painful week
- Emotionally restorative self-care for people of color
- 101 ways to take care of yourself when the world feels overwhelming
- How you can take action from home after the death of George Floyd
- The Steve Fund, an organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people of color
- Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization
To perform at your best, you need to be your best. Prioritizing your wellbeing — mind, body, relationships with others, and purpose — is the key to making sure you can show up as your best self at MIT.
Here’s how we’ve organized this page to make sure you have all the resources to prioritize your wellbeing:
COVID‑19 Support: Access support services while MIT operates remotely and learn about resources to help you stay well during this challenging time
Get Help Now: People and offices that are available any time of day if you need to talk to someone
Commonly Used Resources: Some of the most common requests and questions from students, compiled in one spot for you
For Faculty and Staff: Resources to help faculty and staff support students
For Parents and Families: Resources to help parents and families support students
