National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students
National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (“the Standard”) was developed to help post-secondary institutions create environments that foster student mental health and well-being. Building on the success of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, the Standard offers post-secondary institutions guidance for the development of policies, procedures, and practices that promote student mental health and well-being.
Language: English, French
Starter Kit: For the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students
The Starter Kit is a tool designed to support Canadian post-secondary institutions as they begin aligning their campus policies and programs with the voluntary National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students. Post-secondary institutions can use this Starter Kit as an initial resource to build momentum toward aligning their policies, procedures, and practices with the Standard
Language: English, French
Getting Started with the Standard within the COVID-19 Context and Beyond - Webinar
A webinar hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH), discussing the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s (MHCC) Starter Kit to support institutions to align their efforts with the Standard. This session will be useful to those who are considering working with this voluntary Standard, with a special focus on the impacts the global pandemic has had on post-secondary institutions.
Language: English
National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety of Post-Secondary Students - Scoping Review
This report investigated themes common to the discussion on post-secondary student mental health, both nationally and internationally. A detailed scoping review of the literature was undertaken, exploring both peer-reviewed, academic sources and grey literature. The main themes of this report were selected in collaboration with the Executive Advisory Committee (EAC), the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and Bell Canada.
Language: English
Okanagan Charter: An international charter for health-promoting universities & colleges
A new international charter, an outcome of the 2015 International Conference on Health Promoting Universities and Colleges / VII International Congress, signals a challenge to universities and colleges to create healthier campuses and healthier communities. People from 45 countries drafted the Charter, an indication of a global desire to confront increasingly complex issues related to the health, well-being, and sustainability of people and the planet.
Language: English
First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework
A summary report created by Health Canada and the Assembly of First Nations. Mental wellness is supported by culture, language, Elders, families, and Creation, and is necessary for healthy individual, community, and family life. First Nations embrace the achievement of whole health — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and economic well-being — through a coordinated, comprehensive approach that respects, values, and utilizes First Nations cultural knowledge, approaches, languages, and ways of knowing.
Language: English, French
In It Together: Taking Action on Student Mental Health
Recognizing that Ontario must be proactive in addressing current and future challenges, the College Student Alliance, the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, Colleges Ontario, and the Council of Ontario Universities have come together to develop an action plan on post-secondary student mental health.
Language: English
More Feet on the Ground
This online resource and training is intended to be a one-stop shop for any campus professional or student leader looking to understand more about mental health and refer a student to relevant programs or departments. It was developed to help faculty, administration, and campus staff learn how to recognize, respond, and refer students experiencing mental health issues on campus.
Language: English, French
Early Alert System in Post-secondary Campuses - Information Sheet
Research indicates that high attrition rates are mainly caused by stress, burnout, and mental health issues. Attrition is especially prominent among first-year students and international students in their transition period into post-secondary life, when they may not have developed a sense of belonging or feel connected to campus life. This information sheet provides helpful guiding questions and resources for starting an Early Alert Program.
Language: English, French
Evaluation Toolkit
CICMH is invested in growing the capacity of front-line staff at colleges and universities in Ontario to effectively evaluate the impacts of their mental health and addictions services and initiatives. This toolkit discusses what evaluation is, how to plan and conduct evaluations, , sharing and learning.
Language: English, French