Peer health educators from the Office of Health and Wellness Promotion are available to give presentations to student groups and classes on a variety of topics.

IUPUI faculty, staff and students can request the free presentations on multiple health and wellness issues, including:

• Mental health and resiliency
• Eight dimensions of wellness
• Stress and time management
• Alcohol awareness
• Healthy eating and nutrition
• Sexual health
• Healthy relationships

Peer health educators are trained undergraduates who are passionate about health education. They facilitate the content and provide a unique peer-to-peer experience which drives participant interest.

The presentations provide an overview of requested topics while engaging students in activities and active learning opportunities. In the 2021-2022 academic year, peer health educators presented to over 1,500 IUPUI students.

Some students shared the following positive feedback:

• “This was such a fun presentation! Best one I have seen honestly.”
• “I feel more prepared to talk about my stress and was provided with more resources for help.”
• “I think our presenter did a great job! She was amazing and answered every question anyone had.”

Please give at least three weeks notice for a presentation request. Send questions or inquiries to hwpindy@iupui.edu.

Ryan Anderson is assistant director in the Office of Health and Wellness Promotion.