Listen to our Mental Health on Campus Podcast Series and explore various mental health topics while on your next walk or commute.
Podcasts
Recent Podcast
Episode 10 – Cannabis and Gambling Addiction Awareness with Dua Fatima, Nicole Rita and Steve Keller
February 24, 2023
In this episode, Dua Fatima (Youth Gambling Awareness Program), Nicole Rita (Humber College placement student) and Steve Keller (Youth Cannabis Awareness Program) will discuss emerging trends and research on youth cannabis and gambling addictions, addiction from a post-secondary perspective, available YMCA of Greater Toronto services and supports for post-secondary institutions across the province, and what campus staff and faculty can do if a student shares they are struggling with an addiction.
Recent Podcasts
Episode 10 – Cannabis and Gambling Addiction Awareness with Dua Fatima, Nicole Rita and Steve Keller
February 24, 2023
In this episode, Dua Fatima (Youth Gambling Awareness Program), Nicole Rita (Humber College placement student) and Steve Keller (Youth Cannabis Awareness Program) will discuss emerging trends and research on youth cannabis and gambling addictions, addiction from a post-secondary perspective, available YMCA of Greater Toronto services and supports for post-secondary institutions across the province, and what campus staff and faculty can do if a student shares they are struggling with an addiction.
Episode 9 – Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Students on Campus with Taylah Harris-Mungo and Adanyi Phillip
January 9, 2023
In this episode, CICMH’s Bilingual Knowledge and Research Lead Taylah Harris-Mungo is joined by Adanyi Phillip, a support worker and queer youth advocate, to discuss the well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ students on campus and the ways youth are finding supports. They’ll also highlight the challenges faced by international students and what post-secondary institutions can learn from community organizations to better support the mental health of queer students on their campuses.
Episode 8 – Food Insecurity and Mental Health with Emily Anne Opala and Theresa Couto
September 23, 2022
In this episode, CICMH’s Knowledge and Research Lead Emily Anne Opala is joined by Theresa Couto, a Registered Dietitian & Wellness and Sustainability Manager at Queen’s University, for a conversation about food insecurity on campus. As a third to one half of students are classified as food insecure globally, programs like Swipe It Forward at Queen’s are working to offer options for students in need.
Episode 7 – Anti-oppressive Practice on Campus: Students’ perspectives
March 29, 2022
This episode of the Mental Health on Campus podcast is one piece of CICMH’s Anti-oppressive Practice toolkit project. The project aims to help those who support student on campus better understand what anti-oppressive practice is, how it can be integrated into their roles and how everyone on campus can contribute to creating a more mentally well campus through anti-oppressive practices.
Episode 6 – Leaning Into Art: Indigenized Art Therapy with Leanna Marshall
February 28, 2022
In this episode, Leanna Marshall (Indigenous Counsellor at Confederation College) will demonstrate what Indigenized art therapy is, its efficacy in virtual post-secondary settings and the differences between Indigenized art therapy and other forms of art therapy. She’ll also talk about her experience with the WHEAT program. Lastly, Leanna will lead listeners through an eco-arts activity.
Episode 5 – Sheena’s Place: A Guide to Online Group Support with Kaitlyn Axelrod
November 23, 2021
In this episode, Kaitlyn Axelrod (Program and Outreach Coordinator at Sheena’s Place) will discuss the challenges and successes of facilitating virtual support groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on her experience running eating disorder support groups at Sheena’s Place.
Episode 4 – Return to Campus with Marija Padjen and Kirstin Grant
August 27, 2021
In this episode, CICMH Director Marija Padjen and Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s Director of People and Wellness Kirstin Grant will share tips and resources for both staff and students returning to in-person campus life. They will also highlight a resource created by CMHA Ontario on returning to the physical workplace.
Episode 3 – Opioid Crisis and Harm Reduction Strategies with Jean Hopkins
June 1, 2021
In this episode, our guest Jean Hopkins will share an overview of the opioid crisis in Ontario, highlight how students and staff can learn more about problematic substance use and list harm reduction strategies and resources for campuses.
Episode 2 - Men's Mental Health with Riley Wells
February 18, 2021
This episode explores Men's Mental Health. We spoke to recent graduate and Jack Talks speaker Riley Wells about Mental Health on Campus and his take on the term Toxic Masculinity.
Episode 1 - Sleep and Mental Health with Dr. Efrosini Papaconstantinou
January 29, 2021
This episode explores the importance of sleep and the consequences of poor sleep to the mental health of post-secondary students.