Student Mental Health

• ‘It is a parallel pandemic’: What loneliness does to our mental health

  Alone and Apart: Chronic loneliness is a public health issue, one expert says, adding that social isolation has prevented frequently being able to connect with others.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 27
• Western University, Fanshawe College to see $900k for mental health supports

  Western will be receiving $514,806, which it is sharing with its affiliated university colleges based on student populations, and Fanshawe will be receiving $390,483.

  Health

  Feb 26
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• Ontario provides $695,000 for student mental health services at Trent University, Fleming College

  The province is providing Fleming College with $336,826 and Trent University with $359,068.

  Health

  Feb 26
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• Morale at an ‘all-time low’: Post-secondary students grapple with COVID-19 fatigue

  Living life through screens, burnout and the lack of social spaces are among the challenges post-secondary students are facing.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 9
• University of Calgary launches ongoing survey to study COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on youth

  A new University of Calgary study is asking Edmonton and Calgary students ages 12 to 18 how they're dealing with COVID-19.

  Education

  Sep 26, 2020
• uOttawa students demand better mental health supports following 5th student death in 10 months

  The most recent University of Ottawa student passed away over the weekend, but hasn't been identified due to privacy reasons.

  Education

  Feb 12, 2020
• N.B. students facing growing mental health needs, survey shows

  The 2018-19 survey saw an increase in the number of students who reported symptoms of anxiety or depression as well as a notable uptick in those who have tried e-cigarettes.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2019
• Mental health focused program launches at Holy Spirit School Division

  The aim of the new program is for students to have a better understanding of what mental health is and how to deal with emotions and challenges.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2019
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• Surplus funds from Western’s ‘Purple Fest’ to benefit student community

  Despite changes in the 'Purple Fest' performer lineup, a partial refund by no-show A$AP Rocky put the University Student Council in the green.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2019
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• ‘I’ve been there at the abyss’: UBC president shares personal mental health journey

  "I've been there at the abyss and I'm still standing thanks to luck and people who took care of me, and so so my message is to reach out to others," said Santa Ono.

  Aug 28, 2019