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Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy

Build your mental health and well-being with events, workshops, resources and supports for our students, faculty, staff and wider community.

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Culture, education, support

The renewal of our strategy signals a shift in focus for mental health and well-being at UCalgary. Based on feedback from our university community, we need to focus on moving UCalgary’s culture toward being more caring and supportive. All these themes are reflected in the strategy’s new name and four Guiding Principles.

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Suicide prevention trainings

Increase your knowledge in recognizing and responding to those experiencing thoughts of suicide, sign-up for our Reach Out trainings

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Webinars

Learn from experts and mental health advocates in our community on topics such as resiliency, mental health during COVID-19 and in teaching and learning.

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Community stories

Watch and read mental health stories from UCalgary students, faculty and staff.

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