Episode 3: Santa Ono

Sanctuary Mental Health Podcast

The University of British Columbia’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Santa Ono, shares candidly about his own mental health journey and how faith and the love of Christians buoyed and carried him through dark times. He discusses his role at one of Canada’s top universities, and his efforts to raise awareness, shape policy, and allocate funding and resources to bring care within the reach of students who are wrestling with their own mental health challenges. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as overdose and suicide, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. During this unprecedented season, we are continuing to release our regularly scheduled podcast episodes, even as we share resources specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through drawing our awareness to faith and mental health, the podcast offers a healthy reprieve from media that may be specifically pandemic-focused while providing an opportunity to learn about a topic that is supportive of our communities in these times.