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Creating student connection and belonging
Attention to student wellbeing includes fostering relationship-rich campus cultures.
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Are there lessons that can be learned from cases of student suicide in Quebec?
Suicide among university students is a troubling phenomenon that reflects an often-invisible distress that’s deeply rooted in academic pressure.
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ADHD in grad school: why diagnosis matters
The stories of three graduate students with ADHD and their experience of becoming diagnosed as adults.
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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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Why are so many students struggling with their mental health?
The answer lies with students themselves – if we really listen.
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Support for eating disorders overshadowed by other campus mental-health demands
Still, a few universities have committed to offering services that specifically address eating disorders as part of their health and wellness programs.
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A “lesson in humility” at U of Ottawa’s Poverty Challenge
To build empathy and find solutions, civic leaders and service providers were asked to navigate the web of local agencies.
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The role of university chaplain evolves with the times
The campus chaplaincy is being recontextualized as a space for non-denominational spirituality and mental health care support – but there’s still a place for faith.
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Atlantic universities appoint a regional coordinator to support student mental health
New position announced at an Association of Atlantic Universities’ conference on mental health held at Mount Allison University.
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A death on campus
In the wake of student suicides, universities are reflecting on how to respond, and on their approaches to dealing with mental health.
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An academic’s struggle with infertility
If you work with more than six people, it’s likely you work with someone who has experienced, will experience, or is currently experiencing fertility issues.
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The rise of peer support for students with autism spectrum disorder
Accessibility offices are encouraging students with autism to turn to their peers for support through university life.
