Webinars Archive
Navigating Substance Use Issues and Recovery Supports in Post-secondary Institutions
December 16, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
In this webinar, Jason Parete from University of Windsor and Mack Park from the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) will discuss student recovery programs within post-secondary settings, while also providing anti-stigma education to be a good ally. Specifically, they will talk about what substance use issues and recovery are and how they are related to the student population; the role of stigma in creating barriers to care and how to begin mitigating it; suggestions for supporting students on your campus and how to advocate for the student recovery program model. This webinar will be recorded, and French closed captioning will be provided.
Diet Culture within Post-Secondary Settings
October 30, 2024 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
Diet culture can play a significant role in eating disorders and disordered eating. We will be joined by Emily Donahue from National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) and Steven Bowa from Sheena’s Place to discuss what diet culture is, the harms it can cause and how it may show up in the post-secondary environment. This webinar will explore the strategies that will help combat diet culture and support student mental health. Attendees will also be provided with resources that are available on this topic. French closed captioning will be available.
Intimate Partner Violence
August 28, 2024
Since relationships exist on a spectrum, it can sometimes be hard to spot the signs of when a relationship goes from healthy to unhealthy, from safe to dangerous. IPV is stereotypically viewed as strictly physical violence, but it often can be much more subtle than that and not include other forms of abuse. There is no threshold of violence or discomfort you need to reach before seeking support. If it feels wrong to you, ask for help.
CAN EMERG - Canadian Emergency Response Psychosocial Support Network
Mental Health Guidance and Resources
August 23, 2024
Throughout this website, we present mental health and well-being resources that are intended to prevent the development of longer-term mental health difficulties following an emergency or disaster.
Culture Shock - Chinese
A Guide for International Students
March 28, 2024
This infosheet is aimed specifically at international students. For many students moving to Canada may result in culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling of being disoriented when entering a new and different culture. As an international student, you are likely making constant adjustments to climate, campus life, time zones, food, language, and social rules or rules of behaviour. This infosheet provides critical information on factors that lead to culture shock, the stages of culture shock, and tips for coping with it.
The Winter Blues - Chinese
A Guide for Students
March 28, 2024
This infosheet is aimed specifically at students. Winter in Canada can bring many changes to the quality of our daily experience. The days get shorter and greyer. The weather is colder, and it may lead us to spend more time indoors. International students who have not experienced winter may find this time especially challenging to their mental wellness. Symptoms such as low energy, irritability, and low mood can arise. This infosheet provides valuable information on the difference between winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), as well as helpful tips to prevent and manage SAD or winter blues.
Stress and Anxiety - Chinese
A Guide for Students
March 28, 2024
This infosheet is aimed specifically at students. Stress and Anxiety among post-secondary students has always been a prevalent issue on campus. In a 2019 survey, 87% of post-secondary students across Canada reported feeling overwhelming anxiety, and only 24% were receiving treatment for it. A 2021 survey showed international students were deeply impacted by the pandemic, where 50% of students from 84 countries responded that they were at risk of anxiety disorders with social isolation, mental exhaustion and panic attacks. This infosheet provides valuable information on the origins of stress and anxiety, how to manage them, and how to seek support.
Rest and Sleep - Chinese
A Guide for Students
March 28, 2024
This infosheet is aimed specifically at students. As a student, meeting deadlines, adjusting to new time zones, and feelings of stress, may lead you to struggle with sleep and rest. Data from the spring 2019 National College Health Assessment survey suggests that 29% of students have sleep difficulties that are affecting their academic studies. This infosheet provides valuable information on different kinds of sleep and rest, their benefits, and some tips for better sleep hygiene.
Culture Shock - Gujarati
A Guide for International Students
March 28, 2024
This infosheet is aimed specifically at international students. For many students moving to Canada may result in culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling of being disoriented when entering a new and different culture. As an international student, you are likely making constant adjustments to climate, campus life, time zones, food, language, and social rules or rules of behaviour. This infosheet provides critical information on factors that lead to culture shock, the stages of culture shock, and tips for coping with it.