Universities have developed policies and practices to support students of concern and those who are at risk of academic difficulty or failure. University policies can relate to student leaves of absence, student conduct, and classroom practices. We hope to feature policies and practices that support the creation of a compassionate academic environment and that will help establish best practices. Please contact info@bp-net.ca if your university has developed policies and procedures based on a consultation, review or research review process.
Published by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA), this policy paper discusses what mental health currently looks like on post-secondary campuses in Canada, and describes steps the federal government can take to improve the lives of those struggling.
The Equity in Mental Health Framework (EMH Framework), developed by The Jed Foundation (JED) and The Steve Fund, aims to help colleges and universities support and enhance the mental health of students of colour.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) hosted the first Canadian Consensus Conference on the Mental Health of Emerging Adults: Making Transitions a Priority in Canada in 2015. This conference aimed to create an open dialogue and generate a broad consensus on the unique mental health needs of emerging adults. Facilitated by the MHCC Knowledge Exchange Centre, this conference brought together 200 emerging adults, their families and caregivers, service providers, and policymakers from across Canada to develop a consensus statement with recommendations to advance policy and services for emerging adults in Canada.