Emerging evidence on post-secondary student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Guiding your work with the National Standard

To better understand the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the Mental Health Commission of Canada supported a national survey by the Campus Mental Health Community of Practice from the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS). The survey assessed the challenges, needs, and resources for 69 campuses between 2020 and 2021 and allowed campus mental health professionals and student affairs leaders to share their experiences. The results are available in a comprehensive report, called Campus Mental Health Across Canada: The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19. This document aims to connect the report’s findings and recommendations with the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students, under four main themes: learning environments, individual and interpersonal factors, mental health supports, and equity, diversity and inclusion.