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.
UCalgary Mindfulness podcast
Join UCalgary Mindfulness for second season, Setting a Mindful Intention. These sessions progress from posture and breath, to managing complex and challenging emotions. Hone skills to become more aware and purposeful, while incorporating moments of stillness into everyday moments.
Suicide prevention trainings
Increase your knowledge in recognizing and responding to those experiencing thoughts of suicide, sign-up for our Reach Out trainings
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.
Community stories
Watch and read mental health stories from UCalgary students, faculty and staff.
Certificate
Are you a UCalgary undergraduate student? Become a mental health champion, build positive skills and resilience, all while gaining experiential learning experiences, with our Mental Wellbeing and Resilience certificate.
Grief and loss resources
Gain an understanding of various experiences of grief and loss. Build skills and find support for yourself and others.
Featured events
Featured news
The Final Rumble: Creative Arts Community Sparks New Movement
After 12 years, UCalgary Alumni Rich and Jessica Théroux are closing the curtain on Rumble House and sketching the blueprint for Calgary's next big art revolution.
Wrestling With Mindset: UCalgary Grad Erica Wiebe's Journey Beyond The Mat
Olympic Champion Erica Wiebe, BKin'12, BA'16, shares her evolution from UCalgary wrestling standout to global advocate for athlete mental health and well-being.
UFlourish 2024 celebrates and supports mental health and well-being
Renewed Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy and new initiatives empowering UCalgary community to thrive showcased during Oct. 30-Nov. 15 events
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UCalgary's Campus Mental Health Strategy is now the Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy (CMHWS)
Watch our video to learn more about the strategy's new direction and how it comes to life
Eight Things Your Pet Wishes You Knew
One of UCalgary’s first Vet-Med graduates, Dr. Katherine Sparkman, on how to maintain healthy communication with your pets
UCalgary Recovery-Friendly Campus pledge opens a new chapter
First-in-Canada initiative to foster a safer, more-inclusive environment