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Health & Wellness

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My name is Gurleen Kaur (she/her). I am a third-year student in the Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Honors program at the U of A. I like to spend my free time productively working or studying. You can sometimes find me hanging out and studying with friends. I like to explore cafes or do yoga (my favourite mindfulness activity!).

Students are encouraged to reach out for professional support if needed. The U of A offers a wide range of support services for students.

What is the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-being?

The National Standard for Mental Health and Well-being of Post-Secondary Students is a Canada and university-wide initiative aiming to improve student well-being on campus and trying to make mental health a priority. It focuses on all areas of mental health, such as crisis intervention, mental health supports, accessibility and much more. Through various engagement activities with all campuses, the National Standard team has collected feedback on how students want their mental health and services to be improved. The What We Heard report and Action Plan are in the works and will be released soon.