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 Healthy Minds |Healthy Campuses for their upcoming HM|HC Talk on enhancing workplace well-being. Presenter Sarah Carten from the University of British Columbia will discuss the Activate (Workplace) Wellbeing Toolkit, introduced in 2023 and aimed at promoting mental health and well-being among staff and faculty. The toolkit aims to create dialogue and drive action by embedding mental health and well-being into strategic planning. The webinar will delve into the toolkit’s origins, the lessons learned since its implementation and future plans. 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
Join the Centre for Innovation in Student Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar on student recovery initiatives in post-secondary institutions. Presenters Jason Parete (University of Windsor), and Mack Park (the Association of Recovery in Higher Education), will share strategies for reducing stigma and becoming an effective ally. They will discuss the impact of stigma on access to care and ways to address it, as well as practical tips for supporting students and advocating for recovery program models on campus. Register for the webinar here