Resources Archive
Stress Testing the University Fall Break Policy: Understanding the Impact on Student Mental Health
May 9, 2023
Using case study methodology with mixed methods, this research sought to appraise the impact of a fall break on student mental health.
Uneven Learning Landscapes Ahead: Instructor Perspectives on Undergraduate Student Mental Health
May 9, 2023
Using the conceptual framework of learning landscapes, the author argues that students with mental health concerns experience uneven and sometimes inequitable learning environments across their post-secondary education due to the differing microclimates created by individual instructors.
Post-Secondary Educational Leadership Working Remotely During a COVID-19 Pandemic in Saskatchewan, Canada: Exploring Best Practices, Experiences, and the New Normal Post-Pandemic
May 9, 2023
This mixed methods research design focuses on post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan, Canada, its employees’ experiences of working remotely, and the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on school leadership.
Mental health challenges, treatment experiences, and care needs of post-secondary students: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study
May 9, 2023
In this study, a broad‑scoping online survey was publicly distributed to post‑secondary students in Ontario, collecting demographic, sociocultural, economic, and educational information while assessing various components of mental health.
Facilitators and Barriers Highlighted by On-Campus Service Providers for Students Seeking Mental Health Services
May 9, 2023
This study aimed to examine facilitators and barriers for students seeking mental health services through service providers’ perspectives.
Trends in Post-Secondary Student Stress: A Pan-Canadian Study
May 9, 2023
The purpose of this research was to use the Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index to examine whether stressors changed significantly and meaningfully over the course of an academic year. While significant differences in mean severity were observed over time for some stressors, standardized effect sizes were negligible, suggesting little meaningful change and consistent levels of chronic stress over the course of the academic year.
Gender and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Undergraduate and Graduate Students’ Mental Health and Treatment Use Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 9, 2023
This study aimed to investigate gender and racial/ethnic disparities in mental health and treatment use in undergraduate and graduate students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mental health and academic outcomes over the first year at university in international compared to domestic Canadian students
May 9, 2023
This article aimed to compare risk factors and associated mental health and academic outcomes between international and domestic students. International students had comparable or lower rates of clinically significant anxiety, depression, and insomnia. However, international students were more likely to report having attempted suicide.
Exploring the Intersection of Post-Secondary Student Food Insecurity and Mental Health
Implications for Current and Future Post-Secondary Student Programming and Services
May 9, 2023
This report, prepared for Meal Exchange through the Social Connectedness Fellowship Program, explores the intersection of post-secondary student food insecurity and mental health and how its findings can be used to support post-secondary student food security programming and services.
An Analysis of Campus Culture, Mental Health, and Drinking at Three Canadian Universities
May 9, 2023
This study examined a series of perceived campus environment factors and the relationships among these perceived campus environment variables and students’ mental well-being, risk of harmful drinking, and their willingness to seek help for a substance use or mental health concern.