The Cornell University Council on Mental Health and Welfare seeks to bring broad-based and sustained attention to the mental health of Cornell students.

Established in 2004, the council is charged with studying Cornell’s culture, climate, policies, procedures and experiences, as well as exploring “best practices” from within the university and other settings. Its membership includes members of Cornell's senior administration and representatives of the faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and employees.

The council advises the Executive Committee on Campus Health and Safety and other campus leaders on opportunities for improving the overall campus environment by reducing risks, enhancing networks and increasing support for members of the Cornell community facing mental health challenges. The primary focus is on student mental health, though they also consider issues related to employee mental health, as appropriate.

The council is chaired by Vice President Susan Murphy AB '73, PhD '94, with leadership provided Gannett staff members Janet Corson-Rikert MD, executive director; Greg Eells, PhD, director of Counseling and Psychological Services; and Tim Marchell, BS '82, PhD, MPH, director of Mental Health Initiatives.

Read more about the Council

• Council on Mental Health and Welfare: Commission and Charge (pdf) 

• Press release announcing the formation of the Council (pdf)

• Member List, 2011-12 (pdf) 
  

• Council minutes

• Presentations to the Council