Mental Health Resources
Mental health and addiction are challenges faced by millions of Canadians. The first step to creating an inclusive community is reducing the stigma associated with mental health and addiction, through information and discussion. Student Accessibility Services strives to help students with mental health disabilities receive accommodations and succeed in post-secondary education. There are many resources available that explain how to identify and assist students you suspect may be struggling with mental health or addiction.
Resources for Supporting Students and Your Own Well-being
Stop the Stigma Toolkit - Resources and strategies for Lakehead staff and faculty to embed in their spaces that support student well-being during the year created by Lakehead University Student Health and Wellness.
Change Your Campus Video Series - A series created by the Council of Ontario Universities with video interviews about how to help students with mental health challenges.
Mental Health Resources for Faculty and Staff - A list of resources created by Lakehead Student Health and Wellness for faculty and staff.
Well-Being and the Online Environment - A document created by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health for both staff and students.
Test and Exam Anxiety Info Sheet - A guide for instructors to support students from the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health.
Post-Secondary Student Helpline - a helpline by Good2Talk that can be provided to students in distress.
Mental Illness and Addiction Index - An index created by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health which has information on many types of mental illnesses, including the symptoms, diagnoses and treatment and further resources.