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Businesses turns to mental health first aid training
February 10, 2016
It’s great to know CPR and how to apply pressure to a wound, but Elizabeth Eldridge says you’re far more likely to need to support someone with a mental health...
How universities are helping students with ‘invisible’ disabilities
February 9, 2016
Schools are racing to figure out how to use accomodations to handle the wave of students who are grappling with invisible disabilities Cathy Gulli, February 9, 2016 – Retrieved from Macleans...
UPEI students lobby Ottawa for tuition breaks, research funds
February 8, 2016
Students ask politicians for changes during national education lobby week in Ottawa. University students from PEI were part of a national lobby in Ottawa this week calling for better access to...
Ontario students release recommendations for the 2016 provincial budget
February 1, 2016
The Ontario Canadian Federation of Students branch has released a series of recommendations for the 2016 provincial budget, which will be presented to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs this morning....
Cambrian College promotes mental health awareness this week on campus
January 28, 2016
Cambrian College was certified two years ago to teach mental health first aid to faculty and students. Staff at Sudbury’s Cambrian College say there are actively trying to reduce the stigma...
New CBC radio program discusses campus life
January 27, 2016
On September 18, CBC Radio One released their first internet podcast, and it’s on something we can all relate to: university life. CBC Radio One’s CAMPUS, hosted by Albert Leung,...
It's important to work together to improve students' mental health
January 27, 2016
Universities are meant to be healthy educational environments in which students can grow to their optimal potential. To achieve that goal, however, enhanced mental health and wellness services tailored specifically...
Give Students a Break
January 25, 2016
Now two and a half weeks into the winter semester, many of you may already be feeling a little stressed, tired, and overworked. For those who had exams on the...
New Boston University Program Teaches How to Help Students with Mental Health Issues
January 25, 2016
Terriers Connect trains faculty, staff, peers to be proactive. First responders aren’t always police and firefighters who race to the scene with lights and sirens. For students facing mental health issues,...
Close to 40% of formerly suicidal Canadians subsequently achieve complete mental health
January 25, 2016
Close to 40% (38%) of formerly suicidal Canadians have reached a state of complete mental health, not only being free of symptoms of mental illness, suicidal thoughts or substance abuse...