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Insights on Implementation of the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-being of Post-Secondary Students

In 2023, approaching the three-year anniversary of the release of the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (the Standard), the Mental Health Commission of Canada engaged post-secondary institutions implementing the Standard to gather insights from their journey to date. Based on what we heard, this resource highlights common barriers and enablers that institutions are experiencing in their work to promote and improve student mental health on campus. 

Whether your institution is just starting to consider the Standard or is well on its way to implementation, this resource offers practical guidance and shared experiences to support your work.

  • Professional Resources, Tip Sheets

Insights on Implementation of the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-being of Post-Secondary Students

Insights on Implementation of the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-being of Post-Secondary Students

  • National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students

In 2023, approaching the three-year anniversary of the release of the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (the Standard), the Mental Health Commission of Canada engaged post-secondary institutions implementing the Standard to gather insights from their journey to date. Based on what we heard, this resource highlights common barriers and enablers that institutions are experiencing in their work to promote and improve student mental health on campus. 

Whether your institution is just starting to consider the Standard or is well on its way to implementation, this resource offers practical guidance and shared experiences to support your work.

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About The National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students
What is the Standard? The CSA Z2003:20 National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students — the first of its kind in the world — is a set of flexible, voluntary guidelines to help post-secondary institutions support the mental-health and well-being of their students. How does the Standard work? The Standard...
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About The National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students
What is the Standard? The CSA Z2003:20 National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students — the first of its kind in the world — is a set of flexible, voluntary guidelines to help post-secondary institutions support the mental-health and well-being of their students. How does the Standard work? The Standard...
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