It's no secret college students are facing a wellness crisis
A growing number of students are grappling with mental health challenges — from anxiety and depression to struggles with nutrition, addiction and academic stress. In the face of the chaos, one question remains:
How do we help each other?
We’re starting honest, real conversations that transform lives
Named for Thomas Hayes Mayo, a beloved Ole Miss student who lost his life to fentanyl poisoning, The Mayo Lab is driven by the urgency of today’s wellness crisis. Our team understands both the heartbreak and the hope in helping students find their way.
Through innovative programs and a podcast that blends groundbreaking research with real stories, The Mayo Lab empowers students to have meaningful conversations about health and wellness. Our mission is to equip students with the tools they need to pursue holistic health—supporting their mental, physical, and emotional well-being for a balanced, fulfilling life.
Thomas Mayo
“The Mayo Lab is unique in that it aims to bridge the gap between research and storytelling. By highlighting student stories around mental health, substance use, and general wellbeing, we can more effectively understand the types of programs and interventions that will help college students thrive. If we want to know what will work, we have to start with the students.”
- Dr. Hannah Allen, Executive Director of the William Magee Institute
Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab Established
University of Mississippi to Help with Substance Misuse, Mental Health Through Peer-to-Peer Education, Podcast
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