On Tuesday, October 29^th, the Healthy Minds Study (HMS) survey will go live for students.

This student survey is an important component of our Commitment to Care strategic plan for student mental health and wellbeing and Dartmouth’s four-year relationship with the JED Foundation, which will be coming to a close in 2025.

Students will be invited to participate via an email from Dr. Estevan Garcia on October. 29^th.

The survey will be open from October 29-November 21^st.

Some facts appear below:

• What is the Healthy Minds Study survey?
  • An anonymous student survey administered at nearly 200 higher education institutions
  • It covers a range of topics such as mental health and substance use knowledge, health- and wellness-related experiences, personal safety, and demographic questions
• Most Dartmouth students are eligible to take the Healthy Mind Study (HMS) survey.
  • Students enrolled in in-person and hybrid degree programs are eligible to participate (undergraduate, Geisel, Guarini, Thayer, Tuck students)
  • Students must be located in the United States
• Why should students participate?
  • The data from the 2021 Healthy Minds Study were used to inform the creation of the Commitment to Care strategic plan for student mental health and wellbeing
  • The data from this 2024 administration will inform our work ahead.
  • Having a strong response from students will allow Dartmouth to analyze data by school and according to other characteristics to identify how we can best improve mental health and wellbeing support for students in ways that are tailored to student interests and needs.
• What are some other important facts for students to know?
  • Answering the questions about what degree you are pursuing and whether your degree program is in-person or hybrid is important so that Dartmouth can understand systemic issues and identify appropriate solutions according to context (undergrad A&S, Geisel, Guarini, Thayer, Tuck; remote/hybrid)
  • Answering other demographic questions (e.g., questions about gender, international student status, parental education level, race, and sexual orientation) is also important. This information will help Dartmouth understand the experiences of all students, and how to best tailor potential solutions to student interests and needs.