News & Announcements
School can bring a number of stressors
Working on good habits for mental wellness important, writes McGregor
September 11, 2018
OHRC releases new policy and recommendations on accessible education
August 31, 2018
Toronto – Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its new Policy on accessible education for students with disabilities, along with recommendations on how to best meet legal obligations under Ontario’s Human Rights Code....
University of Guelph students to pilot new crisis text line
August 30, 2018
University of Guelph students now have access to a new Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone that will offer mental health support when they need it. This free service...
Heading to university or college? Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin offers tips for handling stress, anxiety and homesickness
Tips for handling stress, anxiety and homesickness as you head to university or college
August 30, 2018
Canadian universities ‘flying blind’ into cannabis legalization
August 23, 2018
Marijuana legalization is around the corner, but university students may have to think twice before reaching for their joints, pipes and bongs between classes. Universities across Canada are prepping for...
Students Cite Having Fun, Peer Pressure and Campus Culture as Leading Reasons for Heavy Drinking
August 20, 2018
Students Cite Having Fun, Peer Pressure and Campus Culture as Leading Reasons for Heavy Drinking Ottawa, August 16, 2018 — In a new report released by the Canadian Centre on...
University of Waterloo students to get mental health first aid kits this fall
August 14, 2018
Mental health kits gave jobs to people with cognitive disabilities through KW Habilitation program Carmen Ponciano · CBC News · Posted: Aug 13, 2018 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: August 13 Each mental...
Youth wellness pop-up event a success
August 3, 2018
Dear Editor: A phenomenal success! There’s no other way to describe the city’s first ever youth wellness pop-up event.
New report reveals status of student mental health in Ontario
A new survey shows an increase in psychological distress in Ontario’s students.
July 30, 2018
A new survey shows an increase in psychological distress in Ontario’s students. The 2017 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health (OSDUHS) Mental Health and Well-being Report reveals that psychological distress...
CICMH launches two Conversations over Coffee videos featuring student leaders in Ontario
July 30, 2018
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) has been busy this summer launching two new videos featuring student leaders from student organizations.