Health, Well-being and Demography
UN Sustainable Development Goals
UCalgary has prioritized the mental health and well-being of its campus community through the Campus Mental Health Strategy. As UCalgary moves forward with an updated strategy and renews its commitment, there will be an elevated focus on mental health promotion and prevention, a holistic approach to well-being, and a supportive culture. In doing so, UCalgary continues to cultivate a caring and thriving community.
Dr. Andrew Szeto
Director, Mental Health Strategy
One Child Every Child initiative
In 2020, UNICEF ranked Canada 30th out of 38 wealthy countries in child health and wellness. One Child Every Child seeks to overcome barriers to optimal child health by transforming child health research in Canada, promoting Indigenous-led knowledge creation and self-determination, and driving discovery and innovation.
Research and Innovation
UCalgary to partner in new research centre at Alberta Children’s Hospital
The Centre for Research and Innovation will provide a home for important research discoveries that will help children and youth in our community, across the country and around the world. It will also expand the health innovation and life sciences sectors in Alberta and create a vibrant training ground for the next generation of child health experts.
Mathison Centre elevating research in mental health
The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education is dedicated to advancing research and education on early identification, treatment and prevention of mental illness. Mathison Centre works closely with academic and community partners in Calgary, across the country and internationally to foster research and innovation to advance mental health across the lifespan focusing on children, youth and emerging adults.
Advancing inquiry and knowledge of women-specific heart health issues
Two UCalgary researchers working to improve understanding of cardiovascular disease in females have been recognized by The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance for their efforts in advancing inquiry and knowledge of women-specific heart health issues.
Teaching, Learning and Student Experience
Law school makes important step to supporting student mental wellness
The $100,000 gift from one of Western Canada’s leading law firms will support timely and responsive counselling services for students and proactive educational tools to bolster resilience and build the foundation of wellness vital to future success.
First of a kind program that explores mental health from multiple perspectives
The certificate is a micro-credential program for students that embeds experiential learning opportunities. It brings together interdisciplinary teams of students to develop solutions to topics on campus and with partner organizations. The certificate is the first of its kind in Canada and has won a Teaching Award for Curriculum Development.
Wellness education designed to fit into UCalgary students schedule
Piloted in fall 2021, as a collaboration between the Campus Mental Health Strategy, Student Wellness Services and campus partners such as the Student Success Centre, approximately 280 classes have been visited, reaching over 14,000 students in various faculties.
Campus and Community Impact
Ensuring psychological health and safety at workplace
UCalgary’s commitment to ensuring psychological health and safety is recognized by adopting the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. A psychologically healthy and safe workplace is one that promotes and supports employee mental health and wellbeing by assessing and addressing how policies, processes, practices, and interactions affect employees, the workplace environment, and the campus culture.
Mental health and well-being resources for diverse UCalgary populations
A comprehensive list of resources and support systema for well-being and quality of life are available for UCalgary students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars’ and local Calgary community.
$500,000 Alberta government grant will grow campus recovery model province-wide
UCalgary to lead development of provincial post-secondary Recovery on Campus program that aims to support individuals with addiction and mental health challenges through a recovery-oriented system of care.