Infosheets

Impostor Phenomenon occurs when high-achieving individuals who, despite their objective successes, have persistent self-doubt and fear of being exposed as incompetent or less intelligent. This infosheet highlights how overcoming imposter phenomenon requires system-level change, not necessarily a fix for an individual.

Post-secondary institutions across Canada are facing challenges with student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This information sheet highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ontario post-secondary student mental health, the learning environment and financial concerns. It also highlights how campus communities have pivoted, adapted and grown in response to these challenging circumstances.

This Info sheet aims to magnify the focus on this topic by discussing the societal and environmental factors that contribute to the fear and stigma known to deter many from coming forward to report incidents of sexual violence and harassment and how campus staff can take action to reduce these fears.