August 16 - 17, 2023
Keynote Speaker
Lead Programming
Student panel
Join students from across Canada for a panel discussion and Q&A. Panelists will speak on mental health and well-being from a student lens, sharing experiences from their own educational journeys. Panelists will also highlight current challenges they see in post-secondary spaces as well as explore opportunities and solutions with fellow panelists and conference attendees.
Indigenous Elder panel
Panelists will discuss Indigenous perspectives on wellness. They will explore together how to co-create and contribute to supportive communities in post-secondary environments, as well as highlight barriers and explore solutions in delivering services to Indigenous communities and beyond.
Indigenous Counsellor panel
Featuring post-secondary Indigenous mental health and well-being professionals, this panel will discuss supporting student well-being informed by Indigenous traditions and ways of knowing and being. They will expand on therapeutic approaches and providing students in post-secondary with culturally appropriate services.
Panelists will also share their own experiences as Indigenous peoples as well as thoughts on what role settlers and non-Indigenous providers can play in providing relevant and safe spaces for Indigenous students.
Mindful meditation session breaks
Mindfulness facilitator, and co-host of UCalgary Mindfulness podcast, Justin Burkett, MN, RN, will guide conference attendees through simple and effective meditation practices during both days of the conference. These short, 10-minute sessions are designed to provide ways to clear our minds and rejuvenate our spirits during our two days together, as well as support our abilities to hear and interact with the important themes and discussions during our conference.
DAY 1 - AUGUST 16
| Start Time (CT) | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Welcome & Traditional Blessing | Elder Alvin Kube, Saulteau First Nation |
| 10:15 AM | Black and Boldly Belonging: Daring to Occupy Powerful Spaces | Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa |
| 11:00 AM | Elder Panel | Elder Mae Bickley Elder Betty Carr-Braint Elder Jean Wasegijig Elder Roberta Price (Moderator) |
| 12:30 PM | Break | Mindfulness Session on Listening and Being Present | Justin Burkett, MN, RN |
| 12:45 PM | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Evaluation of Perception of Mental Health Care Among Students Using Campus-Based Services: A Collaborative Approach | Sarah Brennenstuhl, University of TorontoSandra Yuen, University of Toronto | |
| A Collaborative Pilot Initiative to Improve Mental Health in Post-Secondary Institutions | Jesse Hayman, Greenspace Health | |
| The Shift Project: A Data Informed Approach to Supporting Equity-Deserving Student Mental Health Through Changing Campus Culture | Taryn McKenna, Queen's University | |
| Canada's Student Mental Health Network: A Collaborative Knowledge Translation Initiative | Amy Ecclestone, Queen's University Brooke Linden, Queen's University Jessica Rose, Queen's University Alina Ladner, Western University Amber McCart, Queen's University Matthew McLean, University of New Brunswick Bryanna Barker, University of Manitoba | |
| Improving Indigenous Student Wellbeing at Postsecondary Institutions | Melanie Grier, University of Calgary | |
| 1:30 PM | ||
| Break / Poster Session | ||
| Collaborative Approaches and Recommendations on Addressing Suicides at Post-Secondary Campuses | Aaron So, University of Calgary Ana Ramirez Pineda, University of Calgary Harveen Saini, University of Calgary | |
| Food for Mood: Practical Advice on How to Improve Your Diet | Elnaz Vaghef Mehrabani, University of Calgary Gerry F. Giesbrecht, University of Calgary | |
| An Immersive Virtual Reality Experience for Self-Management of Stress and Anxiety – Research in Progress | Maddie Venables, University of Ottawa Jeffrey Puncher, University of Ottawa | |
| Measuring Wellbeing in Postsecondary Students: Relationship Between Coping, Self-Efficacy, Self-Compassion, Perceived Time Use, and Stress | Lisa Mah, University of Calgary Meadow Schroeder, University of Calgary | |
| Building an EMPOWERed Classroom: A 2-Part Workshop to Increase Mental Health Literacy and Psychological Indices in University Course Instructors | Delaney Johnson, Lakehead University | |
| 2:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Champions for Mental Health - Identifying, Celebrating, and Inspiring Educators for Impact | Erin Burns, Queen’s University Cathleen O’Brien, Queen’s University | |
| Best Practices Guide in Action: Strengthening Post-Secondary Mental Health Program Evaluation and Knowledge Exchange | Sandra Yuen, University of TorontoJennifer Thanhausser, University of Calgary Brooke Linden, Queen’s University | |
| Supports for Mental Health in Academic Libraries | Alexandra Alisauskas, University of British Columbia Rhiannon Jones, University of Calgary | |
| Sexologists in Practice at McGill’s Student Wellness Hub | Bilun Naz Boke, McGill University Julie Marceau, McGill University Maga Li Monteilhet-Labossiere, McGill University Normal O'Brien, McGill University | |
| The Implementation of the National Standard by Mid-2023: What We Know | Amy Fogarty, Mental Health Commission of Canada Sarah Ferguson, Mental Health Commission of Canada | |
| Movement for Mental Health: Supporting Student Mental Health Through Program Assessment and Redevelopment | Michelle Chimenti, Mount Royal University Patti Paccagnan, Mount Royal University Jackie Cooney, Mount Royal University | |
| 2:45 PM | Break | |
| 3:00 PM | ||
| Concurrent Sessions | ||
| Recovery College: Empowering Students on their Mental Health Recovery in Post-Secondary Environment | Brooklyn Bastarache, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Elsa Kiosses, University of Toronto Scarborough | |
| Integrating Co-Design to Create Contextually Relevant Mental Health Literacy Programs on Campus | Emma Bruce, McMaster University Marina Boutros Salama, McMaster University Dr Catharine Munn, McMaster University Muhammad Farooq, McMaster University Leonardo Ologundudu , McMaster University | |
| Implementation and Use of the National Standard for the Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students Across Canada | Elizabeth Cawley, The Cawley Mughal Group Sarah Mughal, The Cawley Mughal Group | |
| Colonialism on Campus: Using Anti-Oppressive Practices to Reduce Barriers to Positive Student Mental Health | Cecilia Amoakohene, The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health | |
| La santé mentale étudiante en enseignement supérieur au Québec : unir nos forces pour développer des connaissances scientifiques et favoriser leur mobilisation et utilisation | Julie Lane, Université de SherbrookeCatherine Roy-Boulanger, Université de Sherbrooke | |
| The Pardesi Project: Using South Asian Punjabi Short Films to Raise Awareness about Mental Health Challenges among International Students | Jasmeet Chagger, Soch Mental Health | |
| 3:45 PM | Indigenous Counsellor Panel / Closing Remarks | Nancy Harn, University of New Brunswick Roger John, University of VictoriaSeapieces Marsland, University of Saskatchewan |
DAY 2 - AUGUST 17
| Start Time (CT) | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:25 AM | Networking: Ask Us Anything! | |
| 10:00 AM | Welcome & Traditional Blessing | Elder Alvin Kube, Saulteau First Nation |
| 10:20 AM | Supporting Inclusive Student Engagement in Campus Mental Health - A Presentation from the Mental Health Commission of Canada | Amy Fogarty, Mental Health Commission of Canada Sarah Ferguson, Mental Health Commission of Canada Kevin Friese, University of Alberta Chelsea Butler, University of Alberta Gurleen Kaur, University of Alberta Jordan Zacher, University of Alberta |
| 11:05 AM | Break | Mindfulness Session on the Importance of Taking Breaks | Justin Burkett, MN, RN |
| 11:15 AM | Co-Creating Peer Support Interventions for Crisis and Suicide with Post-Secondary Students | Gina Dimitropoulos, University of Calgary Paige Lougheed, University of Calgary Julia Hews-Girard, University of Calgary |
| Our National Standard Journey: Audit Recommendations in Action | Jenna Strydonck, Lambton College | |
| Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility in Student Mental Health Research in the Post-Secondary Setting | Amanda Uliaszek, University of Toronto Maya Ahia, University of Toronto Maya Amestoy, University of Toronto | |
| Implementing a Coordinated Canadian Post-Secondary Measurement System: An Update on the Canadian Campus Well-Being Survey/ Bien-être sur les Campus Canadiens (CCWS) | Guy Faulkner, University of British Columbia Matthew Fagan, University of British Columbia Caroline Wu, University of British Columbia | |
| Do e-Mental Health Tools Help Students or Not? | Darren Stevens, Dalhousie University | |
| 12:00 PM | Break / Networking | |
| 12:15 PM | Sharing Our Experiences of the Collaborative Co-creation of a Suicide Stigma Reduction Program: An Advisory Group Perspective | Brittany Lindsay, University of Calgary Arianna Gibson, University of Saskatchewan Emily Bernier, University of Calgary Gemma Reynolds, University of Calgary Monique Chen, University of Calgary Faith Belarmino, University of Calgary |
| Post-Secondary Students’ Perceptions of Resilience: “Doing it Differently” | Jennifer Thannhauser, University of Calgary Gina Dimitropoulos, University of Calgary Keith Dobson, University of Calgary Madison Heintz, University of Calgary David Nordstokke, University of Calgary Thomas Qiao, University of Calgary Alex Riggin, Uiversity of Calgary Andrew Szeto, University of Calgary | |
| Towards Procedural Transparency: Building Student Access to Critical Mental Health Knowledge | Jan Defehr, University of Winnipeg Faculty of Education | |
| Post-Secondary Student Mental Health Research: A Global Collaboration and Partnership | Kristin Cleverley, University of Toronto Orly Lipsitz, University of Toronto | |
| Our Journey in Addressing the Mental Well-Being of Students of the Global Majority Through Peer Collaborations | Rita Hanoski, University of Saskatchewan Seapieces Marsland, University of Saskatchewan | |
| Where Do We Go from Here? Understanding the Current Landscape of Counselling Centers | Lynn Braun, SUNY Oswego | |
| 1:00 PM | Break / Networking | |
| 1:15 PM | Kairos Blanket Exercise Information Session | Shona Lee Sparrow |
| 2:30 PM | Student Panel / Closing Remarks | Matt Larsen, University of Calgary Smriti Jha, Dalhousie University Angelin Thipahar, University of Toronto Tia De Groot, University of British Columbia Brittany Lindsay, University of Calgary (Moderator)Elder Alvin Kube, Saulteau First Nation |