Mental Health

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, the following are some resources parents and supporters can use to assist students struggling with mental health.

Student Guide: Accommodating Students Handbook - A guide created by Queen's University and St. Lawrence College that details how to receive academic accommodation, managing your mental health on campus, and seeking professional health.

Council of Ontario Universities - Reach Out: You Are Not Alone - A video of testimonials from students and staff encouraging students to reach out if they are struggling with mental health.

Counselling Services - A list of resources created by Student Health and Wellness with many different ways to access counselling and understanding what type of help may benefit you the most.

TalkCampus - A peer-to-peer texting service that allows students to either have other students listen to you, or listen to and support other students completely anonymously.

Educational Experiences of Youth with Disabilities - An infographic created by Statistics Canada depicting the experiences of youth with disabilities in educational settings.

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.