Case Study: Miami University
Background
Caravan offers online wellness video classes and customized wellness programs and challenges to all Miami University students and employees. General research has shown that different aspects of wellness interconnect and work together to support the individual’s overall well-being.* Caravan provides the largest variety of engaging wellness activities, and is accessible anywhere students need it, especially during the pandemic.
The Problem
According to a survey by the Healthy Minds Network, of the students who attempted to seek mental health care during the pandemic, 23.3% said it had been “much more difficult” to access care. American Psychological Association has stated that “Gen Z adults (ages 18-23) are at a pivotal moment in their lives, and are experiencing adulthood at a time when the future looks uncertain.” Nearly 8 in 10 Gen Z adults (79%) say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress in their life. Miami University – always putting students’ first and prioritizing students’ health and wellbeing – wanted to take an innovative approach to provide resources that fit every student’s unique needs and maximize students fitness and wellness engagement, as students are taking classes remotely or living off-campus.