Webinar

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