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COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Students
August 21, 2020
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) has put together some information that may be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Loss and Grief During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 30, 2020
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) has put together some information that may be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caring for young caregivers
April 1, 2020
Young caregivers are especially vulnerable to social isolation, mental health challenges and lower educational attainment. For the estimated 47% of young carers who attend classes, chronic lateness, absenteeism, insufficient time for assignments, anxiety and problems focusing can make balancing schoolwork and caregiving a challenge.
Gambling and Gaming on Campus - A hidden problem?
April 1, 2020
Technological advances have increased the accessibility of gambling beyond traditional land-based activities (e.g. casinos), allowing individuals to gamble from the comfort of their computer or smartphone, any time they feel like it. These advances have also blurred the line between gambling and gaming, with many traditional smartphone or computer-based games now including gambling elements (e.g. loot-boxes).
Striking a balance: Tips and tricks for effective youth engagement
April 1, 2020
Many campuses have innovative mental health services and programs in place for their students, but sometimes struggle with student engagement. Some challenges involve building awareness of these services and ensuring that they meet evolving student needs.
Embedding wellness in post-secondary learning and experience: For-credit wellness courses
April 1, 2020
Embedding topics of mental health, wellbeing, and identity into the core curricula of post-secondary institutions helps generate a campus-wide culture of wellbeing, and sets students up proactively for success.
A Health Promoting Campus: What is your role?
April 1, 2020
The Okanagan Charter provides higher education with a common language, principles, and framework to put campuses at the forefront of this movement.
Wellbeing and the Online Environment
March 23, 2020
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) has put together some information that may be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting International Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak
March 20, 2020
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) has put together some information that may be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.