Ontario colleges and universities are facing a mental health crisis as campus counsellors are overwhelmed by the growing need for services. The Ontario University and College Health Association (OUCHA) published […]
Mental health issues have been identified as the number one impediment to students finishing their degree programs. The effectiveness with which post-secondary institutions identify health risks and support students in need greatly […]
Sault College has joined the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Talk Today program as the first post-secondary institute to get involved. Over 180 athletes, coaches, trainers and athletic staff will participate […]
While university is often seen as a place for young people to experience personal growth, the pressure and stress associated with academics and campus life can also send students on a downward […]
The 2016 results of the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) have been released. The survey included 41 Canadian post-secondary institutions and 44,000 students. Over a fifth of Canadian post-secondary students report feeling depressed […]
Early intervention is key to bouncing back to good health With early intervention in mind the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) launches Bounce Back Today, a new […]
Alliance of BC Students is calling on the provincial government to support post-secondary institutions in building more on-campus residences. The organization released a white paper outlining two recommendations. The first of which is that […]
The UBC Student Society has launched an awareness campaign for sexual assault on campus. The cardboard sleeves of coffee cups are emblazoned with the statistic: 257 students suspended for cheating or […]
The CBC asked first year students moving into Simon Fraser University’s residence to share a message with their parents — and then (without seeing each other’s notes) the parents shared […]
The Fraser Health Authority has launched a poster campaign to raise awareness of the overdose crisis in British Columbia. The posters will be displayed at transit stops, bars and restaurants. They are […]
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