September 26, 2022
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations says most post-secondary students are grappling with mental health challenges two years after the start of COVID-19. The report found three quarters of students experienced negative mental health during the 2021-2022 school year and more than a quarter of students reported their mental health as poor. Other findings include:
- Poor sleep habits formed the highest negative factor in mental health (42%);
- Younger students, students with lower income, students identifying as 2SLGBTQ+ and those living with a pre-existing mental health concern were most at risk; and
- Nationwide, half of students sought mental health support. In-person and virtual counselling services were the most popular form of support. Other services included group peer support and self-directed programs.
The report found there’s an urgent need to develop and maintain effective campus mental health supports.
Related:
Une nouvelle étude révèle que les étudiants de niveau postsecondaire ont du mal à gérer leur santé mentale - Alliance canadienne des associations étudiantes