This talk will explore the utility of the Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index in evaluating and monitoring student stressors and hear from a participating campus, Dr. Janine Olthius (University of New Brunswick. The talk will also explore the implications of the delivery of universal, online mental health promotion via the Network.
Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Gaya Arasaratnam, Director of Wellbeing and Accessibility Services at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan. 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 their decolonization efforts. Click Here to Register
Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Kimberley Resch and Christine Evans from the Indigenous Relations Team, Intergovernmental and Indigenous Affairs Division at the Public Health Agency of Canada. They will discuss how the Public Health Agency of Canada developed a unique tool to support Indigenous learning to demystify competency development. The Indigenous Learning Road Map has six knowledge pillars and four depths of knowledge that form a matrix to help guide employees on their learning journey. The presentation will provide highlights of the Indigenous Cultural Competency Policy and supportive tools. This webinar is part of
Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Amy Kheong, Executive Director of Counselling and Wellness, and Johnny Liu, Clinical Counsellor, from the Emily Carr University of Art + Design. After the murder of George Floyd and the ongoing violence faced by Indigenous Peoples, they saw a spike in the number of students presenting with inter-generational and racial trauma. To better support their BIPOC students, the counselling team formed a study group aimed at decolonizing their counselling practices. In this session, Amy and Johnny will share the Brave Space Agreement they adopted and the process they undertook
Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Kris Desjarlais, Director of Indigenous Affairs, and Mireille Saurette, Wellness Advisor - Learning Commons from Assiniboine Community College. They will share Assiniboine Community College’s journey toward Indigenization and decolonizing of programs and services to support all students wholistically. The session will includes stories that reflect trauma-informed and strength-based practices. 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 their decolonization efforts. Register for the webinar here
The Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research Global Speaker Series is hosting two livestreamed panel discussions on May 7th, 2024 during Mental Health Week. The first session, entitled "When Knowledge Isn’t Enough: Closing the loop on implementing evidence-based changes," will investigate how researchers can engage student mental health knowledge users to create effective research designs. Register for the session here
Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a discussion on Black student mental health. Naiima Farah, a Faculty Counsellor from George Brown College, will discuss what factors contribute to mental health difficulties among African, Black and Caribbean (ABC) students, such as the impact of colonial violence. Attendees will learn how centering Afrocentric frameworks can help advance Black healing and wellbeing. 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 "International Education," with presenters Leila Angod from Carleton University and Sonja Knutson from Memorial University. Register for the webinar here
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH)’s annual conference, Dialogue to Action, is now accepting abstract submissions. This conference brings together post-secondary mental health professionals in Ontario and across Canada to discuss objectives and take-aways applicable to their work. The theme of the conference, Dialogue to Action: The work continues, highlights the importance of both discussing and acting to improve the mental health of post-secondary students. The conference is accepting abstracts until May 10th at 5:00pm across the following five streams: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (EDIAA) Changing Systems Indigenous Student Engagement and Wellness Student Engagement Substance
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
Date: May 15, 2024 Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm EST Location: Online Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH), for their 2nd Annual Virtual International Student Summit. This summit spotlights the unique needs of international students, who are a growing population on Canadian campuses. Research has shown that international students experience additional difficulties that can negatively impact their mental health. This virtual opportunity is for staff in post-secondary institutions in Ontario who want to learn how to support positive mental health outcomes for international students. Note: The summit is for staff, faculty and student leaders who are working
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
Date: May 28 – June 1st, 2024 Time: All Day Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta Marriott Marquis) Join the American College Health Association’s (ACHA) annual meeting on best practices in college health. This meeting is an opportunity to increase knowledge, strengthen professional skills, and integrate evidence-based standards into college health and mental health services. Featuring over 150 sessions and workshops, attendees working in campus health and wellness will learn how to strengthen student wellbeing, network with peers, and discuss cutting-edge research and programs. Continuing Education credits will be provided to attendees. Access the preliminary session listing here Register for ACHA 2024
Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Kirby Huminuik, Registered Psychologist, Director of Counselling Services, from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Kirby will discuss how counselling services, as part of UBC Student Health and Wellbeing, is working towards Indigenizing and decolonizing their programs and services. Counselling supports for Indigenous students at UBC-Vancouver have evolved over many years, and with the creation of a new leadership role and staff positions for a team of Indigenous mental health professionals, a comprehensive vision of mental health support for Indigenous students is now being realized with the launch of
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
Date: June 3-7, 2024 Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm CST Location: Online Canadian Evaluation Society – Manitoba Chapter is hosting a Summer Institute in Program Evaluation. The Institute is an opportunity for community-based practitioners and university students in northern and rural areas of Manitoba to come together and learn about program evaluation. The Institute will incorporate lectures, case studies and group work in exploring participatory evaluation with a focus on both Western and Indigenous approaches to evaluation. Depending on space, practitioners from other areas in Manitoba may be able to register. Register for the Evaluation Program Here
Date: June 4 – June 6, 2024 Time: All Day for 3 days Location: Online Registration is now open for CACUSS 2024’s virtual conference. This year’s theme: Supporting our students; Sustaining Ourselves, focuses on what is central to the work of student affairs and services practitioners. Practitioners are currently faced with numerous challenges including burnout, institutional barriers, and the weight of handling complicated issues on campus. There will be over 150 learning opportunities over the three-day conference, with an exhibitor hall and networking events. The virtual conference will address the following challenges: - How to advocate for change for both
Join Algonquin College for a Knowledge Exchange on Suicide Prevention/Postvention with a focus on 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous students. Research has shown that rates of suicide are significantly higher among Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ populations. This in-person, all-day event will facilitate deep discussions on suicide prevention within Indigenous populations, 2SLGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care. Register for the knowledge exchange here