ASUC Mental Health Commission

Q: What is the Mental Health Action Plan and how does the commission relate to it?

The commission is responsible for upholding the Mental Health Action Plan, which guides their policy and accountability work with campus administration.

Q: Does the commission focus only on general mental health, or does it cover specific identities and communities?

The commission explicitly addresses the intersectionalities of mental health, including race, gender, ability, diverse identities, and basic needs.

Q: What role does the commission play between students and administration?

It acts as the central liaison between mental health stakeholders and holds administration accountable through policy and programming on behalf of the undergraduate student body.

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The Mental Health Commission serves as the representative undergraduate voice on mental health at UC Berkeley, acting as a central liaison between mental health stakeholders. Members work on policy, programming, and education to build a campus culture of wellness, hold administration accountable through the Mental Health Action Plan, and address intersections of mental health with race, gender, ability, and diverse identities.