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The double-edged sword of autonomy
Professors enjoy enviable freedoms, but our inner taskmasters can put us in chains.
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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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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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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.
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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.
