Center for Health Promotion & Wellness

Overview

The Center for Health Promotion & Wellness at MIT Medical supports healthy living choices and well-being for the entire MIT community. We provide specialized health expertise and educational programs to help you acquire knowledge, make your own best health and lifestyle choices, and create and maintain positive changes in your life.

The Center offers workshops, classes, confidential consultations, and online resources to individuals, groups, and families in the MIT community. In addition, many resources are available at the Center, including books, pamphlets, and a multimedia library.

Our Team and Specialties

The Center’s team of experts is made up of the clinical director for campus life, Maryanne Kirkbride, and a team of highly trained health educators. We have extensive experience in the following areas:

• Addictions
• Alcohol and other drugs
• Anxiety and depression
• Culture shock
• Exercise and fitness
• Mindfulness, meditation, and yoga
• Nutrition, mindful eating, and body image
• Sex and sexuality
• Sexual assault
• Sleep
• Smoking
• Stress reduction
• Support for international students and families

More information on the Center for Health Promotion & Wellness and the programs we offer can be found in the Health & Wellness section of this site.

Care Providers

Gregory Baker, M.S.
Julie A. Banda, M.P.H.
Susanna (Zan) Barry, M.A.
Elizabeth Carbone, B.S.
Maryanne Kirkbride, M.S./M.B.A., R.N.
Divya Kumar, M.S.
Lauren B. Mayhew, M.B.A.
Kate McCarthy, M.A.
Jennifer Recklet, B.A.

Related Links

Health & Wellness
Programs and Classes
CHPW Annual Report
Multimedia Library
MedLinks