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When collegiality breeds contempt
As academics compete for scarce resources, collective decision-making can lead to abuse — but that’s no reason to dismantle the system.
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Toward better student mental health: a guide for supporting change in our institutions
It’s time to support the continual improvement of student mental health practices in our postsecondary institutions.
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The importance of cultivating social connection at universities
With feelings of loneliness and isolation higher than ever, social connection is a key driver to support student 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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The pull of procrastination
Chronic procrastination is on the rise, say experts, and appears to be prevalent among academics. We really should get around to doing something about it.
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How can we best support the mental health of senior academics?
Many of the mental health challenges universities are trying to address tend to be exacerbated by the pride of academics themselves.
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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.
