We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
The Mental Health Research Cluster at the University of Victoria (UVic) is a collaborative network of researchers and external partners committed to advancing mental health care through a holistic, interdisciplinary approach. Funded by UVic as part of the Aspiration 2030 initiative, the cluster aligns with key impact areas, including Health and Wellness, Social Justice and Equity, and the intersection of Technology and the Human Experience.
Our unique structure brings together researchers from various “research nodes”—such as Aging and Mental Health, Brain Health, Immigration and Mental Health, Substance Use, Youth, and Narratives of Mental Health—to collaborate across fields and develop novel mental health care strategies that benefit communities across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and beyond.
By fostering partnerships, mentoring early-career researchers, and engaging with community members, the cluster is dedicated to creating actionable public health interventions, enhancing community well-being, and securing competitive research funding. As we grow, we envision the cluster evolving into a formal research center and developing a multidisciplinary graduate program in mental health, helping shape the future of mental health research and practice at UVic and beyond.
