Medical Library Spaces
Wellness Room (SHM L 113B) - Located in the Morse Reading Room
A space for all Yale and YNHH affiliates to enjoy a quiet moment away from work and study environments. Use this space to engage in quiet contemplation, de-stress, reflect, or participate in a wellness activity. Activities can include meditation, yoga, prayer, stretching, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, and general relaxation breaks.
Privacy Booths (SHM L E-Level Study Space)
These free-standing modular privacy booths offer a soundproof space for visitors to take phone calls, have meetings, or focus on tasks in complete silence. The booths are equipped with an adjustable desk, power outlets, and dimmable lights. Additionally, a high-powered fan cycles fresh air into the booth every minute.
Library Resources
HappyLight
- Boost your mood and enhance your energy with the help of light therapy! The Medical Library's HappyLight can be checked out at the circulation desk and is available for loan for up to four hours.
Coloring
YouTube Playlist
- Music to Vibe To (a list of songs put together by Kyra Walker, Library Services Assistant 4)
Music available through the library catalog
YSM Student Mental Health & Wellness
Other Campus Resources
- The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale — the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history — The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.
- The Good Life Center
The Good Life Center is the official student wellness center of Yale University and is supported by the Yale Well Initiative.
- Being Well at Yale
Being Well at Yale offers a variety of wellness resources for the Yale community, focusing on physical activity, stress reduction, mental health, and nutrition. It features programs such as meditation sessions, yoga, and wellness scholarships, aimed at supporting holistic well-being.
- Yale Drop-in Meditation
The Yale Community Drop-in Meditation program offers casual group meditation sessions that are open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. These sessions, available on Tuesdays and Fridays, provide an opportunity to explore meditation's stress-reduction benefits in a supportive, welcoming environment.
