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Creating student connection and belonging
Attention to student wellbeing includes fostering relationship-rich campus cultures.
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The Strengths Model
Quebec adopts a promising approach to promoting mental health in higher education.
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Collectively mobilizing around student mental health: a constantly evolving imperative
In Quebec, student associations, universities, and the provincial government have come together to respond to the growing mental health challenges in higher education. Keep reading to find out how they’re taking action today.
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Be more than a bystander
Community support can go a long way towards mitigating the damages caused by online harassment.
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Navigating emotional labour in grad school
This work is often overlooked and can have negative impacts if students are not properly supported.
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Leading with care: emotional labour and academic leadership
Academic leaders conduct and oversee considerable emotional labour within Canada’s universities. Care ethics approaches can inform this work.
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The grad school pressure cooker: How to keep your cool
When you feel overwhelmed, it is good practice to remind yourself about what you hoped to achieve in this academic space.
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Does Budget 2024’s $500 million investment over five years address the mental health challenges young people are facing?
The proposed funding is intended to facilitate access to care and support mental health initiatives, as experts call for greater coordination between federal and provincial governments.
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Is it time for mandatory mental health training for university students in Canada?
Despite efforts to address student mental health, services are not meeting needs.
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Defeat overwhelming feelings with time boxing
This system allows you to compartmentalize in a way that most academics are not used to doing.
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Acadia and University of King’s College join “Can’t Buy My Silence” campaign
‘We consider all students everywhere to be deserving of protection.’
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Why art and design programs are investing in mindfulness training for students
Backed by $4 million in federal funding, OCAD University is helping to roll out Mindful Campus at four other postsecondary institutions this fall.
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Did COVID kill creativity?
The pandemic became a rare chance for academic creatives to witness the power of imagination and why it matters.
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A community garden for Queen’s employees aims to foster social connection
The unique wellness initiative has become a popular spot for respite during the workday.
