News & Announcements
George Brown: New lounge aims to address assessment test anxiety
July 29, 2014
George Brown College student ambassadors and peer coaches are ready to answer questions, address anxieties and even offer you a snack before you write your test. The new Assessment Centre...
Can’t find a psychiatrist? Here’s Why
July 29, 2014
We are talking openly about mental illnesses and addictions now more than ever – and that’s a good thing. Efforts to address the stigma associated with mental illnesses have made...
Rising toll of mental illness worries students
July 24, 2014
Long before statistics show a trend, people sense a change in their world. That is happening now at Canada’s colleges and universities. Students see more of their friends than ever...
Students with invisible disabilities have plethora of services to mitigate learning struggles
July 11, 2014
The general view of someone with a disability is of a person who has a mobility issue – they might need a wheelchair, a walker or a cane. And yet...
Incoming UTSC students get head start on university life
July 10, 2014
When incoming U of T Scarborough students arrive for Orientation Week in August, more than two-thirds of them will already feel at home on campus after participating in the Get...
ISP for Colleges & Universities
July 9, 2014
Those who need help the most are often the least likely to utilize available services. Research shows that many troubled students have beliefs and attitudes that pose significant barriers to...
Vancouver to Host International Mental Health Leadership Conference in 2015
July 9, 2014
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) was proud to participate in the ninth annual International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) Conference – a gathering of global health executives,...
Ride Don't Hide raises $676,000 to support programs for mental health
July 9, 2014
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches across Canada raised $676,000 through the third annual Ride Don’t Hide event held today. Started in B.C., the event has grown into a national...
Mental Health First Aid Canada launches new training course for northern peoples
July 9, 2014
Similar to the basic Mental Health First Aid Canada training course, Mental Health First Aid for Northern Peoples is a three-day training program designed to improve mental health literacy and...
Learning Environments can Enhance Student Health and Well-being
July 9, 2014
Positive well-being is a key predictor for learning and student success. Simon Fraser University has published a rationale (including a literature review) which can be used to help support and create conditions for well-being within...