Webinar

Hosted by CACUSS, this webinar focuses on how counsellors at two post-secondary institutions in Canada have used role-play games as a therapeutic treatment for post-secondary students within group counselling. The presenters will provide a research overview on this topic, information on the design and facilitation of the intervention, and mental health outcomes such as anxiety and loneliness. The webinar will also provide a demo of the Dungeons and Dragons program so attendees can experience the program. Register Here for the Dungeons, Dragons, and Group Counselling Webinar

Join Healthy Campus Alberta and the Center for Newcomers for a panel webinar where international students will share their experiences as newcomers to Canada and adjustment to life on campus. The discussion will highlight both difficulties and ways to support international students, including sharing useful resources and tools. Attendees will also be able to share insights and resources that they have provided to international students during breakout rooms. Register for the webinar here

The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) in partnership with CACUSS is hosting a webinar series on collaborative learning throughout May 2024. The webinars aim to promote partnerships across various institutional departments with the goal to advance policies, programs, and research. This webinar will discuss "Mental Health and Well-Being." Register for the webinar here

Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a conversation on gambling in post-secondary institutions. Presenters Dr. Sasha Stark from Greo Evidence Insights and Dr. Andrew Kim from the University of Calgary will discuss what gambling disorder is, the increase in sports betting and online gambling, and will highlight recent policy changes in Canada and how it impacts the post-secondary setting. Prevention and support resources will also be discussed. Register for the webinar here

The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) in partnership with CACUSS is hosting a webinar series on collaborative learning throughout May 2024. The webinars aim to promote partnerships across various institutional departments with the goal to advance policies, programs, and research. This webinar will discuss "Student Recruitment and Mobility," with presenters Roger Pizarro Milian from the University of Toronto and Charmaine Hack from Centennial College. Register for the webinar here

Join the Société Québécoise d’évaluation de programme (SQEP) for a French workshop on how to assess equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in evaluation. EDI aims to promote social justice, improve representation, and address historical inequalities to build trust. This workshop will investigate the development of EDI competencies within evaluative practices. Register for the webinar here

Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar on creating a campus mental health strategy. Speakers Dr. Andrew Szeto and Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser will share the development of the University of Calgary’s Campus Mental Health Strategy. They will discuss the research that supported the development of the strategy along with the evaluation. Szeto and Thannhauser will speak about upstream approaches, resilience, and post-secondary institutional culture. Closed captioning will be available in French. Register for the webinar here

Join the Best Practices Network and the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS) for a presentation on how post-secondary institutions are using the CCWS data and Tableau dashboards to support health and wellbeing. The CCWS is a unique survey in the Canadian post-secondary landscape that is specifically designed to help Canadian post-secondary institutions better support whole campus health and wellbeing and is available in both English and French. Following a brief overview of the CCWS, the presentation will feature three institutional case studies who have implemented the CCWS and how the data has informed their institutional practices. Lina Di Genova from

Join Healthy Minds |Healthy Campuses on Friday July 26th at 3:00pm EST/12:00pm PST for their upcoming HM|HC Talk entitled: "ACTing for the Planet: Psychological Tools for Fostering Climate Conscious Campuses". Presenter Dr. Robert Selles, from Anxiety Canada's scientific advisory committee, will discuss "eco-anxiety" or "climate distress." Utilizing planetary health, acceptance, and commitment therapy frameworks, attendees will learn how to foster campus environments that help students cope with climate distress and drive positive change. Register for the talk here 

The Société Québécoise d’évaluation de programme (SQEP) is hosting a workshop in French on the theory of change for evaluation. Presented by Ludovic Décoret and Judith Gaudet, attendees will learn the following: What a theory of change is, its various applications, and differentiate it from other related and complementary tools (e.g., logical framework) Demonstrate the value of a theory of change at various phases of the evaluation process Highlight different challenges in the development and application of a theory of change Register for the webinar here  

Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar on human trafficking. Presenter Paola Carmagnani from the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking will highlight the factors that make students susceptible to exploitation, with a focus on the unique risks faced by international students, where trafficking intersects with immigration issues. This workshop will also analyze the business model of post-secondary education and address the root causes of human trafficking that contribute to immigration status uncertainties for international students across Canada. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how students are affected, common forms of trafficking, potential indicators

Join The Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research Global Speaker Series on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST for their session, "Climate Change and Our Campuses: Impact and Action for Student Mental Health". Researchers Dr. Siqi Xue (Centre for Addictions and Mental Health, Canada), and Dr. Emma Lawrance (Imperial College London, England), will discuss the effects of climate change on mental health and explore avenues for individual and community-driven action and intervention.  Register Here  

With the emergence of AI and the growing isolation of students caused by technology and virtual learning, student well-being is a key focus heading into the new academic year. Join Studiosity for a webinar on gordinga path to student wellbeing. Speakers Dr. Andrea Levinson from the University of Toronto and Dr. Ainsley Carry from the University of British Columbia will delve into important subjects such as student support, balancing work, life, and studies, and fostering social connections, while addressing challenges, strategies, and the future of “student life". Register for the webinar here  

Join Healthy Campus Alberta for a webinar on the CCWS Tableau Dashboard reporting tool. Dr. Andrew Szeto, Director of Mental Health Strategy at the University of Calgary, will walk participants through how to navigate and interpret the data, figures, and statistics displayed on the Tableau. Participants can follow along on their own dashboards to deepen their understanding in real-time. This is an opportunity to explore how to use CCWS data and customize it for your campus’ mental health strategy. Register for the webinar here

This webinar from the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) will discuss diet culture, including the damage it can inflict and how it may manifest in the post-secondary setting. Speakers Emily Donahue from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre and Steven Bowa from Sheena’s Place will present approaches to counter diet culture and promote student mental health.  Register for the webinar here

Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar that will explore the gaps in providing support for the mental health and well-being of Indigenous post-secondary students on campuses. Presenters Megan VanEvery, the Indigenous Post-Secondary Knowledge and Research Lead at CICMH, and Lisa Doxtator, a Cultural Counsellor from Queen’s University will highlight the experiences Indigenous students encounter when accessing mental health and cultural resources on campus.  The conversation will cover the significance of connecting with Indigenous culture for the overall well-being of Indigenous students. Register for the webinar here

Join The Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research Global Speaker Series on November 28, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST for their session, "Opportunity for Social Prescribing on Post-Secondary Campuses". Researchers Dr. Nicole D’Souza (University of Toronto), Dr. Dan Hayes (University College London), and student researcher Le-Tien Bhaskar (McMaster University) will discuss social prescribing options on campuses that could aid and enhance students’ mental health and well-being. Register for the Global Speaker Series here

    Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Tyler Twaroswski, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Senior Manager, Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation. This heartfelt apology acknowledges CMHA's historical participation in colonial and racist systems and its impact on Indigenous Peoples. Learn about our commitment to reconciliation, cultural humility, and transforming mental health care to be equitable, culturally sensitive, and respectful of Indigenous histories, experiences and worldviews. This webinar is part of our Conversation Series: Advancing Decolonization and Indigenization in Post-Secondary Student Mental Health and Wellbeing. This series is a national conversation on how post-secondary institutions can advance

Concerns among educators about student mental health significantly increased during the Covid-19 pandemic, with many faculty members feeling ill-equipped to provide suitable support or referrals. Simultaneously, instructors' own mental health was also on the decline. To tackle these issues, a faculty mental health toolkit was created for Bow Valley College to offer faculty practical guidance. Join presenter Lindsey Fiebig (M.Sc.) and the Healthy Campus Alberta Staff Facilitation team as they delve into the development of this toolkit, which has evolved over the years to enhance the well-being of both students and educators. Learn how it has become an essential resource