Webinar

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