You know their predicament: student debt, shaky employment and housing prices that are out of reach. Millennials have their share of life’s worries, and it’s taking a toll on their […]
Nearly one in five people in industrialized countries will suffer from mental health issues or substance abuse disorders in any given year. Less than half of them will seek out […]
Providing work-integrated and experiential learning opportunities for students continues to be a widely discussed priority for higher education. To this end, the Career Kick Start Strategy that was recently announced by […]
Ottawa, Ontario May 1, 2017 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Mental Health Week: “This week, I encourage all Canadians to #GetLoud to raise awareness […]
The provincial government has provided funding to the Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CARBC) to distribute grants to community coalitions desirous of hosting and engaging their community in a […]
Students report feeling overwhelmed while their schools struggle to address the demand for help University isn’t meant to be easy, but it isn’t supposed to be this hard: since November […]
Recently, McGill University adopted its policy against sexual violence. While celebrating this development, I admit that well before this policy was drafted and adopted, I was skeptical about its utility. […]
Laurentian University students recently rejected the opportunity to pay more for increased counselling services on campus. Now some are questioning why something as fundamental as mental health care became a referendum […]
Do you have a great idea to make life a little better on campus — but the only thing stopping you is the money to do it? With the new […]
There are hidden parts of McMaster University, natural “auditoriums,” so to speak, cupped into the deepening woodlands that trail away from the parking lots, ivied brick buildings and bustle of […]
ACCESS Open Minds helps young people between the ages of 11 and 25 A new clinic for children and young adults with mental health and addictions issues will provide the kind […]
The University of Waterloo (U of W) is establishing an advisory committee on mental health, according to a Mar. 27 press release from Feridun Hamdullahpur, president of U of W. […]
Mental health and wellness are imperative to academic success and Brock has committed to ensuring the supports students need to thrive are readily available, said Sarah Pennisi, Director of Brock’s […]
University of British Columbia’s president opened up for the first time Tuesday about his struggle with mental health and how he twice tried to take his own life. Santa Ono […]
A strong advocate for student well-being, University of British Columbia president Santa J. Ono emphasizes importance of mental health support across the education spectrum at 7th annual Healthy Minds | […]
Top officials from an Ontario university took the unusual step of going door-to-door at campus residences three nights last week to check on the mental health of students. It has […]
Universities offer students mental health care to deal with the challenges of post-secondary education. But what happens when they graduate? University counselling centres in Canada are overwhelmed and overbooked. But […]
30Students at the University of Waterloo say they want to see better mental health supports at their school, following the second suicide on campus in less than three months. “I […]
Providing more opportunities for Indigenous youth to pursue their life goals through successful post-secondary learning and developing job market skills for the 21st century is the cornerstone of a new partnership […]
Students from eight Atlantic Canadian universities are set to take part in the 2nd Annual MoodCheck Challenge. From March 20 to 24, students are encouraged to sign up and track […]
University of Ottawa alumna joins tech-based mental health counselling startup, seeks to improve accessibility Walking into an office for your first, long-awaited mental health counselling appointment can be scary. After […]
Winning idea, “Guelph Cares”, connects students in need of mental health support with someone they can talk to The University of Guelph now has a swath of new ideas for […]
British Columbia’s education curriculum is undergoing significant change. One of its challenges is a requirement for teachers to infuse Indigenous knowledge and practices into all curriculum subjects. To support teachers […]
Bryan Robson left University of Saskatchewan after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder When Bryan Robson was accepted to medical school, he never imagined he’d be diagnosed with a mental illness […]
Glenn Close does not read her reviews. So the jumbo excerpt on the marquee where she is reprising her Tony Award-winning role in “Sunset Boulevard” (“One of the great stage […]
Mental health is important for so many reasons. There are various national campaigns that focus on raising awareness about mental health and recognizing those with mental illnesses, such as Bell […]
On April 14 last year, British Columbia’s chief health officer declared a public health emergency due to the high number of opioid overdose deaths in the province – and the […]
A new study out of Yale University confirms a notion college and university administrators have held for years — that substance abuse is linked to a decline in student grades […]
In a quiet event on Wednesday afternoon, Governor General of Canada, David Johnston, and his wife Sharon visited Western with a specific topic in mind: mental wellness. The Governor General […]
The physical and mental health of many first-year university students takes a sharp decline, even when they are given pedometers to encourage exercise, UBC research has determined. Assist. Prof. of […]
Approximately four million students will enroll in college for the first time this year, and the transition to university life can be overwhelming. Coupled with the known fact that many […]
More money for child and youth services would boost Canada’s economy and patient health, a new report from the Mental Health Commission of Canada suggests, buttressing Ottawa’s push for targeted […]
It’s time for the University of Calgary to pause and think about mental health. The post-secondary’s bold mental health strategy was launched more than a year ago and the school […]
This is the second blog post in a two-part series on college mental health in the United States. Part one discussed the alarming data on suicide. The focus of this post […]
This is the first blog post in a two-part series on college mental health in the United States. The focus of this first post is college student suicide. When I […]
The current academic year has been a very difficult one for the University of Guelph, a university official said Friday. Brenda Whiteside, the school’s associate vice-president (student affairs), said the […]
A Saint Mary’s program designed to help at-risk youth develop better employability skills has received over $480,000 in funding from the Government of Canada. “The Government of Canada is proud […]
Fleming College, Trent University and their student associations are encouraging communication around sexual consent through a new campaign aimed at post-secondary students and the public. The campaign #DoYouTalkConsent? is a […]
On February 27, 2017, Keyano College announced it is offering online mindfulness training to all faculty, staff and students to support mental health, improve resilience and increase performance. On March […]
Campus Community Hub opens March 7, bringing resources and services to students and the broader campus community A new space on campus will provide an open and inclusive place for […]
The hardest questions paediatricians must routinely ask teenagers at checkups are those about depression and suicide. But they aren’t optional; we have to ask them, every time. From 2005-14, the […]
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is leading into the February reading week break by hosting Mental Health Awareness Week. Several activities have been planned for this week aimed […]
A new partnership between Indspire and The University of Winnipeg will help 80 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in the coming year through the creation of a new award, […]
Four University of Guelph students have taken their own lives since September 2016. It is the highest number of student suicides the school has ever seen in a single academic […]
For years, universities have been implementing mental health programs without knowing exactly what works best, says youth mental health expert Stan Kutcher. The Dalhousie University psychiatry professor’s new three-year research […]
Langara College is pleased to announce that it has instituted a College-wide sexual violence and misconduct policy (policy B3009). The stand-alone policy was developed through a working committee of students, […]
Panelists discuss “pressure cooker” environment of university A panel called “Life AYD: Mental Health Post-Graduation Panel” was held in the Shatner Building, as part of the Students’ Society of McGill University […]
The Ministry of Advanced Education is funding partnerships that connect Aboriginal students with education and training programs in their communities. These programs provide Aboriginal learners with work-ready skills, such as […]
Students from North Shore and Sea to Sky secondary schools gathered on Grouse Mountain Saturday for a summit devoted to helping youth become community leaders in mental health awareness. More […]
The possibility of establishing an international high school on the University of Northern British Columbia campus would help ease students into post-secondary life, and familiarize future UNBC students with the […]
Indigenous students coached by aboriginal mentors appear to do better at school and be mentally healthier than their non-mentored peers, a new Canadian study indicates. While the findings are not […]
“I went to see 5 different doctors in the general hospital. All of them prescribing me sleeping pills, which is a huge no-no. It doesn’t help you at all in […]
A mental health testimonial about the journey back to well-being By Clare Hickie, Faculty of Arts My journey with mental illness has been a long one that has spanned most […]
In Lily Collins’ new role for the film To the Bone, she had to relive a deeply personal experience. The drama, which debuted at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, tells […]
I am someone who struggled with bulimia for 6 years and binge eating disorder for many years before that. I have a very complex relationship with food and spent most […]
According to Alyssa Wooster, U2 Arts and peer health educator for mental health at Healthy McGill, mental health awareness at McGill has been gaining recognition in recent years. “Many students […]
Stressed out university students, take note: self-compassion may be the key to making it through your first year, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. Researchers from […]
Next year, students at McMaster will have the ability to declare a minor in the Social Studies of Mental Health and Addiction. Created by the Faculty of Social Sciences, the […]
Louise is anything but a conventional therapy animal for at-risk children. In fact, everything about Louise is a contradiction because Louise is a rooster. He’s a rooster with a deformed […]
A former University of Guelph student has launched a petition asking the school for changes to its mental health services after four students took their own lives. Connie Ly started a petition […]
Young people living with mental health problems who have contact with mental health services are significantly less likely to suffer from clinical depression later in their adolescence, according to new research. […]
She’s crazy. He’s nuts. They’re psycho. For the many Canadians who will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, language like this hurts — and reinforces a stigma that surrounds […]
Canadians across the country will join together on January 25 on social media to text, talk and tweet about mental health for the 7th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day. Bell’s […]
Ji Youn Kim, creator of the Tipping Point movement, is launching a self-development program called Tip Labs. The Tipping Point is a mental health initiative that encourages UBC and other […]
The new health sciences centre will be a four-storey, 8,300-square-metre centre that will house 18 health science programs, such as community mental health, athletic and exercise therapy, and nursing, as […]
When Neha Malhotra decided to study global health at McMaster, she pictured herself flying somewhere to address health disparities somewhere in the world. But then a professor challenged a class […]
Student athletes are just as likely as other university students to experience mental health concerns. Apart from the pressures of performing well academically while excelling in their sport, student-athletes often […]
Davonna Kasook, 21, will be attending the 5th annual Jack Summit in March Davonna Kasook was going through her emails at the beginning of the year when one caught her […]
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops drafting a sexual violence policy to better address assaults on campus Thompson Rivers University has hired a sexual violence prevention manager to address the problem […]
On Friday, January 6, the UBC Thunderbirds held a pre-game ceremony in honour of goaltender Laura Taylor while raising awareness about mental illness. Last April, Taylor passed away a few […]
New Werklund School course creates capacity for future teachers to champion health All Bachelor of Education students required to take first-in-Canada course on wellness starting in 2018 “Research tells us […]
The University of Victoria (UVic) has implemented a new mental health model akin to a race-car “pit crew” that has cut wait times for counselling services–and costs–in half. This model […]
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology has been granted an $8.9 million investment that will create jobs, expand research, and foster innovation through a new Centre of Excellence in Sustainability. NVIT […]
Students at Thompson Rivers University’s Wellness Centre have created a video warning about the dangers of Fentanyl. The hope behind the publication is that students will share the message on […]
In this article, Claire Vulliamy, delves into the “fentanyl crisis” that is pervading the media and showing up on campuses across BC. Through a series of interviews, she examines the growing […]
Monday October 31st marked a momentous occasion in campus mental health. The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Memorial University, Mount Royal University, the University of Calgary and the […]
To combat the problem of accidental overdoses, UBC students will now be able to pick-up free naloxone kits on campus if they think they are at risk for fentanyl exposure. […]
The University of Calgary has had four naxolene kits ready for use, but no students have utilized the resource. The life-saving medication was made available on campus in response to the […]
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 […]
In this video interview, Santa Ono, the new UBC president, speaks about the origin of his festive name, his roots in Vancouver, the strengths of the university and his vision […]
Thousands of students heading back to college and university who couldn’t get into residence are struggling to find housing in an increasingly hot rental market. Both University of British Columbia […]
Research has shown that beating addiction is ultimately about regarding addicts as people who can rationally choose In this article, Sally Satel investigates the dynamics of choice in addiction. She […]
Elizabeth Saewyc, Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre’s executive director, discovered in her studies that heterosexual youths also benefit from antihomophobia policies and gay-straight alliances. She came across this finding during […]
Buses in Prince George will be running on statutory holidays and have improved weekend and evening service starting in the fall of 2017. The change comes after city council heard improved […]
The University of British Columbia has received a two and a half million dollar investment in a second wellness centre and the general expansion of mental health services on campus. The money will […]
BCIT has installed two new sleep pods in their Burnaby campus library. This installation parallels their earlier establishment of a nap room located in one of the institute’s gyms. The intention […]
Brandi Veigh offers six immediate actions that will help your campus become a LGBTQ-Positive environment. She suggests creating a dedicated student organization, allowing students to self-identify on institution documentation, planning […]
In a candid conversation with Unreserved host, Rosanna Deerchild, Jack Saddleback, relates his experiences growing up on his home reserve of Samosun Cree Nation, recognizing his true gender identity, and […]
The University of Saskatchewan has built a rooftop garden as part of a movement towards local food production and local food security. The abundant harvest will include a diverse crop […]
“Mental Health on Canadian Campuses: A National Survey of Services” evaluated existing mental health promotion, identification and intervention initiatives at post-secondary institutions across the country and was completed by 168 […]
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