Getting started with the Standard within the COVID-19 context and beyond

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), in collaboration with CSA Group, has championed the development of the National Standard of Canada for Post- Secondary Mental Health and Well-Being . In addition, MHCC has invested in a Starter Kit to support institutions to align their efforts with the Standard.

This session will be useful to those who are considering working with this voluntary standard, with a special focus on the impacts the global pandemic has had on post-secondary institutions. Hear from postsecondary institutions on their experiences in the following areas of the Starter Kit:

•            Getting familiar with the  Standard,

•            Making the case for working with the Standard,

•            Finding a champion,

•            Making plans, and

•            Identifying key stakeholders to engage with.

In this session, participants will be introduced to, and invited to join the community: Centre for Outreach, Resources and Engagement (CORE), which contains a collection of supportive resources created by the Technical Committee, and other related resources, models, and tools to help begin the journey of work with the Standard.

In a rapidly changing world, where uncertainty can increase risks to mental health, this new national standard is another tool to further support post-secondary institutions in their efforts to positively impact the mental health and well-being of post-secondary students.