Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors
The Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors (AMHAs) are undergraduate and graduate students working with public health professionals to serve the UC Davis community to fill a long-standing gap in understanding about mental and emotional well-being.
AMHA’s participate in ongoing public mental health training including inclusivity, suicide prevention, evidence-based practices to support well-being, and accessing UC Davis campus resources.
AMHA's educate about campus mental health and well-being resources, encourage the community on how to care for themselves and others, and help to address the epidemic of loneliness and isolation by contributing to an inclusive campus community centered around well-being.
- Where to Find Ambassadors
Ambassadors can be found on campus supporting the community through tabling outreach at the following locations this Fall:
- Memorial Union (Quad), Mondays and Wednesdays 10AM - 2PM
- Silo, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10AM - 2PM
- Shields Library, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11AM - 3PM
- Walker Hall Lobby, Fridays January 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st 11AM - 3PM
- International Center, December 4th 11:30AM- 2:30PM
- Upcoming Events
- Celebrate Gratitude Month with the Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors (AMHA) by writing letters of gratitude! Gratitude is strongly linked to well-being. Practicing gratitude helps us feel more positive, cope with challenges, and strengthen relationships. It also helps reduce loneliness by reminding us that we belong and encouraging us to express appreciation to others.
Visit an AMHA table to pick up a blank card to write a gratitude letter to someone who has made a positive impact on your life.
Last year, 98% of participants found writing letters of gratitude enhanced their well-being and quality of life. After finishing their gratitude letters, 99% reported feeling “very happy” or “happy.”
Check back often for updates to see which events Ambassadors will be present for. - Looking to become an Aggie Mental Health Ambassador?
- About 30 Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors are employed under Student Affairs to embed Mental Well-being into the campus community. If you are interested, keep a lookout for positions on Handshake.
Contact Info: AggieMentalHealthAmbassadors@ucdavis.edu
DECEMBER 2024 RECAP
Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors tabled at community centers to support students during finals season. Some highlights included:
OSSJA x CCLASS Finals Jam - Agua Frescas: Over 50 students stopped by CCLASS to enjoy fresh beverages while learning how OSSJA and CCLASS can support them during finals week. Ambassadors enjoyed chatting with students and distributing scantrons and blue books. Thank you, Mina, the OSSJA, and CCLASS for inviting us to this special event!
Library Tabling - Wellness Info Desk Ambassadors supported Aggies during final preparations. Ambassadors encouraged students to check out the Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center located at the lower level of Shields Library to get helpful tips on how to prepare for exams.