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Wags over worries
A look at how campuses across Canada use pet therapy programs to support students’ mental health.
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The silent epidemic of loneliness
Why Canada’s universities need to teach health care students to promote social connection.
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Breaking barriers: when international students have ADHD
Without accommodations, these students are often left to fend for themselves.
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Universities must lead in addressing the growing mental health crisis
Change requires a broad and inclusive approach to integrating wellbeing throughout campus life.
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A new, made-in-Canada campus well-being survey
The survey’s creators hope to change how we address student health and well-being at Canada’s postsecondary institutions.
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York study examines link between mattering and depression in students
Psychologists surveyed hundreds of first-year students to determine how a sense of belonging and mattering affects well-being.
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Anti-stigma campaign addresses addiction, teaches students mental-health literacy
The student-run campaign uses social media to break down the science behind addiction and share personal stories of people affected by it.
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We need to put campus mental health services in perspective
As universities ramp up supports for students, those who aren’t in school face uneven access to care.
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2019 year in review – exploring the topics that resonated with our readers
Career planning and mental health in academe were some of the most-read topics addressed on the Black Hole in the past year.
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Supporting student success requires looking out for their mental health
Research has shown that student mental wellness is a growing concern, but what can we do about it?
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What’s your role in addressing mental health?
Every person on a university campus has a part to play.
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Support staff at Quebec universities struggle with psychological distress
A new report reveals that over half of non-teaching staff at Quebec universities are suffering from anxiety and depression.
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McGill to overhaul its mental health service model
The Rossy Student Wellness Hub will include embedded wellness advisors, an online service portal and an upgraded bricks-and-mortar location.
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My experience as a ‘dumb’ student
Looking around, it seemed obvious to me that I was the only one who didn’t understand what was going on.
