Better Together
Formerly known as Days of Action, Better Together brings students, staff and faculty at the University of Alberta together to support mental health and well-being. Throughout the year, we mark key awareness days with events and activities to share information, start honest conversations and challenge stigma. Because no one should have to go it alone. We’re all better together.
Better Together at the U of A
September: Better Together - World Suicide Prevention Day
Destigmatizing the conversation around suicide.
October: Shift the Stigma - World Mental Health Day
Raising awareness of mental health support and wellbeing.
November: Just Say Hey - World Hello Day
Creating and building social connections with others.
February: Actions for Hope - World Day of Social Justice
Highlighting connections between social justice and mental health.
March: Breaks to Boost Happiness - International Day of Happiness
Recognizing that happiness is a fundamental human goal.
Mental health stories from our community
U of A students and staff impacted by mental health are helping reduce the stigma by sharing their own stories.
Days of Action Committee Members
- Alumni Student Support and Engagement Team
- Augustana
- Campus and Community Recreation
- Campus St. Jean
- Counselling and Clinical Services
- Education Students' Association
- First Peoples' House
- Graduate Students' Association
- Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment
- Interfaith Chaplains' Association
- Jack.org
- miyomahciowin
- Peer Support Centre
- Residence Services
- Students' Union
- The Landing
- UA Sexual Assault Centre
- Unitea
- University Health Centre
- University of Alberta Library
- Wellness Supports